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W224 RNE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 RNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside centre body mounting area corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,506 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside centre body mounting area corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,991 miles

Central body mounting area corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 84,991 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link end (2.1.3 (d))

Central body mounting area corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 82,817 miles

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber mounting bracket slightly corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r body to chassis mountings corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 82,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber mounting bracket slightly corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r body to chassis mountings corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 81,190 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

slight corrosion to rear bodymounts

slight leak from steering box

Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,462 miles

all suspension components corroded

fuel lines corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 79,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

all suspension components corroded

fuel lines corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,710 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,876 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 79,149 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,563 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,118 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,415 miles

Battery insecure

power steering pipes corroded

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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W224 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W224 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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W224 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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