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W298 ABD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,282 mi
Last recorded130,282 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 ABD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 130,282 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 130,282 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 129,606 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,313 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 129,313 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs replaced. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 129,068 miles

General under body corrosion.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 128,929 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 127,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 126,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,130 miles

Various Rubber Suspension Bush's in Poor Condition

Extensive Corrosion in Various Places Including Body Mountings

Front Suspension Coil Springs Extensively Corroded

Retro Fitted Tow Bar Extensivley Corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2019 125,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Various Rubber Suspension Bush's in Poor Condition

Extensive Corrosion in Various Places Including Body Mountings

Front Suspension Coil Springs Extensively Corroded

Retro Fitted Tow Bar Extensivley Corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both shocks, lower bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,666 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 118,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished and cracking

underneath of vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 7 May 2015 118,402 miles

all tyres perished and cracking

underneath of vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 8 May 2014 118,219 miles

both front and rear tyres are perished.

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 118,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,086 miles

alternator belt requires adjustment

Fail 24 Apr 2012 118,083 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

alternator belt requires adjustment

offside front axle sphere leaking oil

Pass 9 May 2011 117,175 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 113,429 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 110,715 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 110,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 108,727 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 97,949 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 97,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 82,085 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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W298 ABD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W298 ABD, 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 W298 ABD registered?

W298 ABD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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