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W248 RNP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,146 mi
Last recorded63,146 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 RNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 63,146 miles

Advise both front to rear fuel lines corroded

Advise both front tyres starting to perished between tred

Pass 6 May 2015 59,471 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 55,519 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2013 51,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,668 miles

nearside front pads low

Pass 4 May 2011 45,241 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 40,006 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,765 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

Front discs slightly corroded

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2009 33,765 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

Front discs slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2008 30,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,995 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 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W248 RNP, 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 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W248 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W248 RNP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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