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W274 VMX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

600,054 mi
Last recorded600,054 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 VMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 600,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,890 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN IS BADLY DAMAGED OUTSIDE OF THE SWEPT AREA. ( NEARSIDE TOP CORNER )

Offside front tyre is starting to split in the tread grooves.

Slight play in offside front swivel hub lower pin/bush.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 44,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT WINDSCREEN IS BADLY DAMAGED OUTSIDE OF THE SWEPT AREA. ( NEARSIDE TOP CORNER )

Offside front tyre is starting to split in the tread grooves.

Slight play in offside front swivel hub lower pin/bush.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 40,507 miles

exhaust leak from manafold area

front swivel joints corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,976 miles

front wipers split but still clear screen

general corrosion to underside

Fail 31 Mar 2010 36,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers split but still clear screen

general corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,758 miles

blow from rear box

front discs worn

nsf tyre worn on iinner edge

weap osf shock

Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,844 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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W274 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W274 VMX, 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 W274 VMX registered?

W274 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W274 VMX safe to buy?

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