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W279 HBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,261 mi
Last recorded45,261 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 HBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,261 miles

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

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

slight roughness when rotated in o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,096 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 373,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,036 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 34,036 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,015 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 26,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,623 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 24,621 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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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W279 HBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W279 HBV, 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 W279 HBV registered?

W279 HBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W279 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 HBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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