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W299 HBD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,345 mi
Last recorded74,345 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 HBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

has corrosion under body, sills and chassis but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

has extra box section at rear spot welded to support rear bumper

welding repairs have been covered in underseal

Fail 30 Apr 2025 74,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

has corrosion under body, sills and chassis but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

has extra box section at rear spot welded to support rear bumper

welding repairs have been covered in underseal

Fail 24 Mar 2025 74,295 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot/cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot/cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot/cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

has corrosion under body, sills and chassis but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 10 Mar 2025 73,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Top of load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to suspension components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Corrosion to wheel arches

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion to body mountings

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,327 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body mountings badly corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,056 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,765 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight sidewall perishing on front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,925 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 63,925 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,260 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,291 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,356 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 HBD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W299 HBD, 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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W299 HBD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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