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W237 YCY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 YCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013

Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside swivel housing has slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside swivel housing has slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,939 miles

airbag light does not illuminate

slight play o/s ball joint

Fail 2 Jun 2012 64,808 miles

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

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

air bag light on

slight play o/s ball joint

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,853 miles

n/s and o/s front swivel joints very dry

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,279 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 43,157 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light staying on on dash

front breather pipes slightly corroded across axle

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,946 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,022 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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W237 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W237 YCY, 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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What year was W237 YCY registered?

W237 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W237 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W237 YCY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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