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W269 CHJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 CHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

damage to offside front wing

engine is burning oil

Fail 9 Mar 2016 102,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to offside front wing

engine is burning oil

Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,197 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,304 miles

both rear axel brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

near side inner sill corroded

near side rear hassis corroded

off side front and rear chassis corroded

off side inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2014 81,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear axel brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

near side inner sill corroded

near side rear hassis corroded

off side front and rear chassis corroded

off side inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,006 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 76,006 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both battery terminals not bolted correctly to battery.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,579 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,579 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,610 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 60,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

corrosion in offside front & nearside front chassis members

corrosion in offside rear & nearside rear chassis members

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,539 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front hubs pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2009 52,539 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front hubs pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,492 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,385 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 52,385 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil leak (engine sump ?)

Main fuel pipes corroded

Offside rear tyrewear on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,293 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion on main fuel pipes.

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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W269 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W269 CHJ, 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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W269 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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