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W251 RRP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,743 mi
Last recorded78,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 RRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 78,743 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 14 Jun 2024 78,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle badly corroded everywhere

Pass 14 Jun 2023 77,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 76,608 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 76,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,498 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 74,385 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Pass 31 May 2019 73,137 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front axle ends slight leakage of oil

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,360 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 70,360 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 68,866 miles

Near side rear ,near side front ,offside front tyres have age related cracking to them

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

Pass 27 May 2015 67,153 miles

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 65,659 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 63,621 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 61,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 59,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front hubs leak

o/s/r light has damage

Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,371 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front hubs leak

o/s/r light has damage

Pass 22 May 2010 57,226 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

o/s rear light lense damaged

Pass 22 May 2009 51,026 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 37,648 miles

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

all tyres perishing

offside rear lower light lens cracked

Pass 31 May 2006 30,654 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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W251 RRP 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 79.2%.

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 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 W251 RRP, 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 W251 RRP registered?

W251 RRP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W251 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W251 RRP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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