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W251 VMX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 110,758 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

both front to rear inner sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,514 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,220 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 105,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 11 May 2012 101,828 miles

SILLS COVERED

DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE MIRROR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

HORN ONLY WORKS ON ONE BUTTON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 May 2012 101,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE TO OFF SIDE MIRROR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

HORN ONLY WORKS ON ONE BUTTON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

SILLS COVERED

Pass 29 May 2011 88,195 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 77,735 miles

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

Oil leak

front steering swivels poor condition (pitted)

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 20 May 2010 77,733 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

front steering swivels poor condition (pitted)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 May 2009 67,928 miles

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

Oil leak

front steering swivels pitting

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2008 60,848 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 60,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 53,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,429 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 44,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 16 Jun 2005 33,577 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 33,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W251 VMX, 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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What year was W251 VMX registered?

W251 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W251 VMX safe to buy?

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