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W301 EHR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,243 mi
Last recorded133,243 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 EHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 133,243 miles

Nearside Front TRIM LOOSE

Nearside Front hub sphere leaking

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body corroded & holed but secure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

reverse lights inoperative

slight engine oil leak

vehicle smokes when cold

Offside Rear coil spring permanently compressed - restricted movement

Fail 9 May 2024 133,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front TRIM LOOSE

Nearside Front hub sphere leaking

Nearside Front mirror damaged & loose

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body corroded & holed but secure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

reverse lights inoperative

slight engine oil leak

vehicle smokes when cold

Offside Rear coil spring permanently compressed - restricted movement

Pass 3 May 2023 127,108 miles

Front both front headlight lenses opaque & pattern poor

Nearside Front hub seal / sphere leaking oil

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear evidence of oil contamination on rear brake back plate

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 May 2023 127,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer & centre pipe corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front headlight lenses opaque & pattern poor

Nearside Front hub seal / sphere leaking oil

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear evidence of oil contamination on rear brake back plate

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2022 120,903 miles

Nearside Front hub sphere leaking slightly

Nearside Front mirror head damaged & loose

Fail 10 May 2022 120,902 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front hub sphere leaking slightly

Nearside Front mirror head damaged & loose

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 115,018 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 115,018 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,679 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,855 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 108,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 104,637 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,826 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,896 miles

slight surface corrosion developing on some brake and suspension components ok at this mot test.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 88,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrsion developing on some metal brake pipes ok at this mot test.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,924 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,771 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box mounted on alternative fixing

Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,363 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box mounted on alternative fixing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,275 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 52,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,016 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W301 EHR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W301 EHR, 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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W301 EHR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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