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W281 PLJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 PLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,213 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 90,203 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst during test (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe at load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,046 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,046 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Inner sill very rusty

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner sill very rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,833 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,833 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,111 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 65,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,166 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,997 miles

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

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 25,368 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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W281 PLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W281 PLJ, 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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W281 PLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W281 PLJ safe to buy?

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