MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking
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))
General under body corrosion.
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))
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))
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
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
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all tyres perished and cracking
underneath of vehicle slightly rusty
all tyres perished and cracking
underneath of vehicle slightly rusty
both front and rear tyres are perished.
underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.
alternator belt requires adjustment
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
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is W298 ABD safe to buy?
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