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W266 FRN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,299 mi
Last recorded101,299 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 FRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,299 miles

rear cross member corroding

middle exhaust bracket broke

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe corroding at rear

vehicle chassis corroding including all out rigers

Fail 13 Apr 2016 101,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe corroding at rear

middle exhaust bracket broke

rear cross member corroding

vehicle chassis corroding including all out rigers

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 coilsprings corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2015 98,252 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 coilsprings corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 6 May 2014 94,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhuat back box deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,696 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre cracking to the outer wall not showing the cords etc

Fail 4 May 2012 88,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 88,890 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 85,559 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 81,230 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 81,230 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,695 miles

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 30 Apr 2009 77,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 7 May 2008 74,744 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 6 May 2008 74,744 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

front disc worn

front pads low

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 1 May 2007 71,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 68,061 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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W266 FRN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold 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 W266 FRN, 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 W266 FRN registered?

W266 FRN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W266 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W266 FRN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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