MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
battery insecure
o/s/f drop link has slight play
o/s/f sphere leaking grease
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W196 PTY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 W196 PTY, 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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What year was W196 PTY registered?
W196 PTY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 June 2000.
Is W196 PTY safe to buy?
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