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W293 DUB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 DUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 96,047 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,041 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,307 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 86,307 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,450 miles

n/s and o/s axle swivels corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 71,448 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s axle swivels corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,746 miles

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 70,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 130,429 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,290 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 66,289 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,112 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 63,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,528 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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W293 DUB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W293 DUB, 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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W293 DUB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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