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W229 GSA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,530 mi
Last recorded105,530 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 GSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,405 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 97,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,191 miles

front exhaust has slight leak

sump porous

Fail 17 Mar 2011 90,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust has slight leak

sump porous

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,460 miles

oil leak at sump or filter

slight exhaust leak at cat

slight play on o/s/f wheel bearing

transfer box right hand mounting broken

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Mar 2010 82,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak at sump or filter

slight exhaust leak at cat

slight play on o/s/f wheel bearing

transfer box right hand mounting broken

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,366 miles

slight damp at rear petrol hose but not leaking at time of test

small chips in windscreen x2

small part of vacuum pipes corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2009 74,366 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damp at rear petrol hose but not leaking at time of test

small chips in windscreen x2

small part of vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,717 miles

fuel lines corroded

rear exhaust box has a small hole

windscreen has small chips

Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

vaccum pipes to o/s n/s front hubs CORRODED

Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel pipes along chassis 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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W229 GSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W229 GSA, 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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W229 GSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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