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W277 YMJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,259 mi
Last recorded63,259 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,259 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 63,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,243 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 59,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,966 miles

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

Front drive shaft swivels corroded.Fuel lines corroded.

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tractor joints dry advise lubing before premiture wear happens

sideskirts fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,040 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 49,829 miles

Rear silencer rattling.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,300 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,300 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,612 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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W277 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W277 YMJ, 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 W277 YMJ registered?

W277 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W277 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W277 YMJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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