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W243 UUH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 UUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 100,758 miles

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

Chassis/body mountings are corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test.

Exhaust mounting broken but system still supported.

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 100,700 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by central body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis leg by trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Central exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Corrosion on body, below headlight but outside of any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear corrosion on inner chassis leg by trailing arm mount but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 95,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Along sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion within 30cm of brake compensator valve

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,899 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 89,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,704 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,704 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s/f swivel housing leaking.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,809 miles

fuel pipes rusted

n/s door mirrow missing

rust hole in bbot floor

Fail 11 Sep 2013 78,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes rusted

n/s door mirrow missing

rust hole in bbot floor

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,997 miles

n/s door mirrow missing.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,997 miles

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

n/s door mirrow missing.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s wing mirrow missing

o/s/r bumper slighty lose

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,519 miles

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

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

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

n/s wing mirrow missing

o/s/r bumper slighty lose

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,085 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,085 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 56,338 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,687 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,670 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 50,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 42,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,637 miles

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

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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W243 UUH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 W243 UUH, 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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W243 UUH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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