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W239 YCY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,695 mi
Last recorded110,695 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW239 YCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 110,695 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,110 miles

slight corrosion on chassis

all brake lines under sealed

Pass 25 Nov 2014 92,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

covers over both outer sills.

n/s & o/s rear body mount areas corroding.

o/s/front chassis corroding.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 92,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

covers over both outer sills.

n/s & o/s rear body mount areas corroding.

o/s/front chassis corroding.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,830 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

axle vacuum pipes corroded

front valance holed

n/s/r chassis to body mount corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2013 88,830 miles

Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

axle vacuum pipes corroded

front valance holed

n/s/r chassis to body mount corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,928 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front axle air pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,407 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,915 miles

advise on o/s front tyre inside cracking

slight play in rear shock bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,915 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise on o/s front tyre inside cracking

slight play in rear shock bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,077 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 50,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2005 33,775 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 33,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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W239 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W239 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 W239 YCY registered?

W239 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W239 YCY safe to buy?

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