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W299 DRN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,184 mi
Last recorded78,184 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 DRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2017 78,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Oil leak from sump ()

brakes not tested due to brake pipe condition.

Pass 19 May 2016 76,582 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 76,582 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 75,539 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 75,539 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 74,173 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,050 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 74,050 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 72,691 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 10 May 2011 69,357 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 69,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2010 65,320 miles
Fail 3 May 2010 65,320 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 61,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 56,875 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 56,875 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 53,872 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 53,870 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 50,937 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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W299 DRN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W299 DRN, 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 W299 DRN registered?

W299 DRN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W299 DRN safe to buy?

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