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W248 NBT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 NBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded signs of corrosion not considered excessive. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded signs of corrosion not considered excessive. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded signs of corrosion not considered excessive. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded signs of corrosion not considered excessive. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 99,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL CLOSE TO NSF BODY MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure TANK SUPPORT STRAP EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND PARTIALLY SNAPPED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED AND HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired EXCESSIVELY LEAKING FROM SEAL, AND MOVEMENT DUE TO WEAR (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,330 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 94,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner sill heavily corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner heavily corroded

Rear tyres cracking in sidewall

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

underside heavily corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,869 miles

Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded near to headlight

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 90,869 miles

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

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

Front both headlights are misted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded near to headlight

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 88,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,312 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 85,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,021 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,838 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 67,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,091 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,091 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,948 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,275 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,390 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,052 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,127 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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W248 NBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W248 NBT, 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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W248 NBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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