MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight weap at inner axle ball seals on both sides front.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight weap at inner axle ball seals on both sides front.
front brakes imbalanced 24%(limit 25%)
offside rear metal brake pipes corroded
steering swivel joints corroded
adise corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe
front hub seals starting to leak grease and hub swivels corroded
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear seats not in use
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
adise corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe
front hub seals starting to leak grease and hub swivels corroded
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear seats not in use
nearside and offside front hub seals have slight leakage
nearside and offside front king pins have movement; not to excess
steering wheel covering slightly loose on wheel rim
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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 WDS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W298 WDS, 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 WDS registered?
W298 WDS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 March 2000.
Is W298 WDS safe to buy?
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