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W268 WOY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,294 mi
Last recorded126,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 WOY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,294 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 126,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 124,475 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 124,475 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,155 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 117,136 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from pressure limiting valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to pressure limiting valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 108,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 108,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 108,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,620 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 95,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,648 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 59,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,383 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,544 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,406 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,084 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 16,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,018 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 11,343 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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W268 WOY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W268 WOY, 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 W268 WOY registered?

W268 WOY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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