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W262 WTA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,524 mi
Last recorded71,524 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 WTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,524 miles

handbrake efforts poor

headlamp condition poor

slight play in both front and rear nearside wheel bearings

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,524 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses have moisture (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage mount bolt (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Headlamp insecure mount broken (1.7.3)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses have moisture (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage mount bolt (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

both front hub seals weeping

Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure upper & lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured jack (6.3.1d)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rears rotating backwards (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

both front hub seals weeping

nearside rear lower shock mount shroud insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2014 67,225 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 67,214 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,171 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside mirror held on with tape

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes starting to get very corroaded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 62,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes starting to get very corroaded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,991 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2011 60,991 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,332 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 42,759 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,759 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,396 miles

NEAR SIDE & OFFSIDE FROUNT & REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 35,851 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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W262 WTA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W262 WTA, 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 W262 WTA registered?

W262 WTA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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