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W185 GBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,863 mi
Last recorded75,863 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 GBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

under side coated in under seal

Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,861 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

under side coated in under seal

Pass 6 Aug 2016 74,438 miles

Vehicle covered in underseal on underside

Fail 14 Jul 2016 74,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheelarch body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheelarch body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheelarch body mounting (front) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,662 miles

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

fuel pipes corrosion no leaks

Fail 1 Jul 2015 64,662 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes corrosion no leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,957 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,767 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre deflated

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,767 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre deflated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,564 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 48,563 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,813 miles

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

o\s\f brake has slight bind,

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,572 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 40,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,842 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 34,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,268 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as seats folded away and dog gaurd fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,204 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,553 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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W185 GBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W185 GBV, 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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W185 GBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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