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W291 CHJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,678 mi
Last recorded43,678 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 CHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 41,069 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 41,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 38,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 37,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 37,160 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 35,513 miles

general underbody of vehicle is starting to corrode

light corrosion around o/s/r body mount

n/s/f flexi / brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f flexi ferrel starting to corrode

Fail 29 May 2020 35,513 miles

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

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

general underbody of vehicle is starting to corrode

light corrosion around o/s/r body mount

n/s/f flexi / brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f flexi ferrel starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2019 32,664 miles

General condition of under body corroded

N/S/F flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

O/S/F flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 32,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General condition of under body corroded

N/S/F flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

O/S/F flexi brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 30,776 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,225 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,281 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear axel bushes perishing

under body starting to corrode

Fail 27 May 2016 23,281 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear axel bushes perishing

under body starting to corrode

Pass 29 May 2015 20,253 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 20,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2014 18,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 18,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 16,552 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 15,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear exhaust box outer caseing corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 14,402 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated.

front number plate beginning to deteriorate.

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded.

o/s/f tyre tread beginning to crack.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 25 May 2010 13,202 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 12,178 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 12,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 58,470 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

metal breather pipes to diff corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 44,396 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 44,396 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 9,336 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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W291 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W291 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 W291 CHJ registered?

W291 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W291 CHJ shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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