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W199 PTY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 PTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear bundy pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear transverse bundy pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 90,219 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear bundy pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear transverse bundy pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 85,865 miles

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

Rear brake pipes corroded

both front outer floors corroded

both rear lower shocker bushes perished

both rear tyres perished and cracked

surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2015 80,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 80,211 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)

Pass 28 May 2014 75,143 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 75,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 70,200 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 70,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 66,297 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 66,297 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 61,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 61,773 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 58,178 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2009 56,549 miles

offside front tyre close to limit and in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2009 56,548 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre close to limit and in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,179 miles

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

Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 48,168 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,778 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stub axle slight play

Pass 26 May 2006 40,236 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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W199 PTY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold 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 W199 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 W199 PTY registered?

W199 PTY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W199 PTY safe to buy?

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