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W261 NWF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,721 mi
Last recorded79,721 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 NWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 75,628 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Nov 2023 75,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,312 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,663 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 69,663 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,527 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,921 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,829 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,247 miles

signs of slight corrsion on fuel pipes at side of fuel tank

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

catalyst section of exhaust heavilly corroded

n/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

o/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2014 51,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

catalyst section of exhaust heavilly corroded

n/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

o/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,737 miles

covers on sills cannot see pad life

Pass 15 May 2013 47,071 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,123 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 45,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,540 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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W261 NWF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W261 NWF, 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 W261 NWF registered?

W261 NWF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W261 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 NWF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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