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W233 LAJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,253 mi
Last recorded88,253 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 LAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,279 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 74,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,047 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 59,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W233 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W233 LAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W233 LAJ?

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What year was W233 LAJ registered?

W233 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W233 LAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W233 LAJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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