MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body not fully secure both front body mounts rusty (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
o/s and n/s front body mounts rusty
o/s/r sill rusty
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Front O/S and N/S (2.5.A.3a)
Body has slight corrosion At the front chassis mounts (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear seats missing, Belts not tested
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounts Fronts and mid rear O/S (6.1.B.2)
fuel pipes slightly rusty
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust brackets corroded (exhaust secure)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipes starting to corrode
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
all suspension road springs corroding
near side rear tyre wall persihing
plastic covers fitted at time of test
rear tow baar frame corroding
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
all suspension road springs corroding
near side rear tyre wall persihing
plastic covers fitted at time of test
rear tow baar frame corroding
pipes to front axle corroded
engine oil leak
front coil springs corroding
rear exhaust silencer outer casing breaking up
rear shock absorber dust covers corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine oil leak
front coil springs corroding
pipes to front axle corroded
rear exhaust silencer outer casing breaking up
rear shock absorber dust covers corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W301 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W301 VAW, 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 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2000.
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