MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
both n/s and o/s rear body mounts to floor starting to corrode
fuel lines corroded
oil leak
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
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
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
Oil leak
both rear tyre sidewalls perished
exhaust blow at rear joint (slight)
fuel lines corroded
slight corrosion to all suspension components
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
off side front brake disc corroded
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion on braking surfaces of front brake discs
fluctuation from front brake readings
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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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What year was W281 YMJ registered?
W281 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 July 2000.
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