MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,923 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis corrosion near body mount (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
corrosion present to boot floor and chassis
front swivel balls leaking
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak on o/s swivel ball
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
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W278 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 W278 MKW, 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 W278 MKW registered?
W278 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 April 2000.
Is W278 MKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W278 MKW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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