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W236 HCE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,930 mi
Last recorded118,930 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 HCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,930 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under body very close to mot fail

Fail 11 Oct 2017 118,930 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion to under body very close to mot fail

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,921 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

most steel brake pipe corroded and close to mot fail

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,314 miles

general wear/play/corrosion to under body etc

Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,423 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake discs worn

general corrosion to under body

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,580 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 100,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 92,196 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f axle swivel balls corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,196 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f axle swivel balls corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,767 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,213 miles

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

fuel lines rusted

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,973 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 68,973 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,448 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 52,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,558 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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W236 HCE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W236 HCE, 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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W236 HCE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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