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W208 PCV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 PCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 83,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight offside front king pin

Fail 15 Jun 2021 83,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight offside front king pin

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,216 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,274 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,275 miles

Centre exhaust mount

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,638 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front swivel hubs have slight oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,699 miles

slight oil leak under engine

Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,985 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,985 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

parking brake effort very low on o/s/r

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,575 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 44,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,176 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 33,176 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 28,657 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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W208 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W208 PCV, 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 W208 PCV registered?

W208 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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