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W184 VEF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,254 mi
Last recorded135,254 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW184 VEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 135,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,830 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all brake pipes are slightly corroded

corrosion & hole to rear floor

slight play in offside front differential swivel joint

Fail 18 Feb 2016 131,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all brake pipes are slightly corroded

corrosion & hole to rear floor

Pass 13 Oct 2014 124,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 124,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,283 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front axle seals weeping

Fail 16 Oct 2013 118,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front axle seal leaking

offside front axle seal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 102,287 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 102,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,819 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 94,819 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 84,794 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,857 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tracter joint slightly leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,857 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,293 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 35,122 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2005 34,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 34,163 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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W184 VEF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W184 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W184 VEF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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