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W265 ABD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 ABD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 102,473 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 102,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front cross member bent/ o/s front anti rool bar in contact with axle

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 96,132 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front cross member damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2010 95,612 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front cross member damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2009 90,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 90,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,651 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,581 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 71,453 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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W265 ABD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W265 ABD, 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 W265 ABD registered?

W265 ABD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W265 ABD safe to buy?

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