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W248 WBK

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,289 mi
Last recorded65,289 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 WBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,250 miles

Brake warning light on dashboard illuminated

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,247 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake warning light on dashboard illuminated

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,929 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 59,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,546 miles

exhaust rear box outer cover coroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 57,531 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rear box outer cover coroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,074 miles

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

front steering swivel balls worn and coroded

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,945 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,068 miles

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

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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W248 WBK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W248 WBK registered?

W248 WBK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W248 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W248 WBK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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