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W281 YMJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 94,506 miles

both rear body to chassis mounts are corroded

parking brake/brake warning light appears not to be working

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear exhaust joint is leaking

various underbody fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 94,504 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear body to chassis mounts are corroded

parking brake/brake warning light appears not to be working

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear exhaust joint is leaking

various underbody fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 78,618 miles

both n/s and o/s rear body mounts to floor starting to corrode

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 77,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both n/s and o/s rear body mounts to floor starting to corrode

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f hub seal leaking

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 67,174 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily perished and right on the legal tread depth limits

Oil leak

The fuel lines are heavily corroded

The left horn button is inoperative

Fail 20 May 2015 67,174 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily perished and right on the legal tread depth limits

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

Oil leak

The fuel lines are heavily corroded

The left horn button is inoperative

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,336 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

exhaust blow at rear joint (slight)

fuel lines corroded

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

exhaust blow at rear joint (slight)

fuel lines corroded

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 23 May 2013 58,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all suspension parts corroded

exhaust corroded

near side rear number plate bulb detiorating

Fail 23 May 2013 58,920 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all suspension parts corroded

exhaust corroded

near side rear number plate bulb detiorating

Fail 22 Jan 2013 58,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes are pulling slightly to the right

offside front suspension has slight movement to the upper and or lower joints that are inside ball hub

Fail 26 Jun 2012 57,198 miles

1 x different type of wheel nut fitted to near side front wheel

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

fuel cap seal perished

near side rear tyre heavly perished and has cuts but not to cords

off side front headlamp poor

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,198 miles

1 x different type of wheel nut fitted to near side front wheel

fuel cap seal perished

near side rear tyre heavly perished and has cuts but not to cords

off side front headlamp poor

Pass 31 May 2011 52,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front brake disc corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 52,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

off side front brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,309 miles

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

corrosion on braking surfaces of front brake discs

fluctuation from front brake readings

Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,417 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,175 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 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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W281 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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