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W223 RNE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,265 mi
Last recorded114,265 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 RNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,265 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,428 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all front and rear brake ferrules rusted

all vehicle tyres perished

Fail 16 Oct 2015 111,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide 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 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake hoses have corroded ferrules

both front tyres have cracks not exposing ply or cords

both rear tyres have small cracks

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm,legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

offside of vehicle corroded within 30cm of a body mounting

offside rear wheel bearing has play

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,972 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

both front tyres have small cracks in tread not exposing ply or cords

front registration plate has slight damage

nearside front body has corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not excessive

offside rear brake pipe has corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,963 miles

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)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

both front tyres have small cracks in tread not exposing ply or cords

front registration plate has slight damage

nearside front body has corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not excessive

offside rear brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,940 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,202 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both off side front to rear brake pipes not checked as they are covered

near side front and off side front chasis has corrosion starting

near side rear and off side rear chasis has corrosion starting

off side rear panhard mount has corrosion starting

Fail 5 Sep 2012 99,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both off side front to rear brake pipes not checked as they are covered

near side front and off side front chasis has corrosion starting

near side rear and off side rear chasis has corrosion starting

off side rear panhard mount has corrosion starting

Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front and rear body corroded near body mounts

Pass 9 May 2011 87,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 87,948 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front suspension coil spring rusty.

offside and nearside axle hub ball swivels dry and pitted with rust.

offside and nearside rear trailing arm front mounts are attatched to chassis . Chassis has crack within 30cm of both mountings however it is not adversely affecting braking or steering.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,262 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cuts to outer side wall tread area but not yet deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,656 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,439 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

superficial cuts to outer sidewalls but not showing cords on both rear tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,527 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

slight exhaust blow at rear silencer joint.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 50,257 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2005 43,816 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W223 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W223 RNE, 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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W223 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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