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W285 CHJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,547 mi
Last recorded109,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 CHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 109,547 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 109,547 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 101,833 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion starting to form on seal, within prescribed area.

multiple stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 99,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2018 99,075 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded run to the load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs over the top of the diff (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing also leaking from seal (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,761 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,071 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 81,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,589 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,589 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 72,572 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,922 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 65,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Dec 2010 52,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,858 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,120 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 47,120 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,979 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 41,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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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W285 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W285 CHJ, 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 W285 CHJ registered?

W285 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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