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W208 UCJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,088 mi
Last recorded75,088 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 UCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,088 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,880 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 71,880 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 64,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,369 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 59,200 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,135 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 54,133 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,437 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 51,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,042 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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W208 UCJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

W208 UCJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W208 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W208 UCJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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