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W301 VAW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,287 mi
Last recorded149,287 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 149,287 miles

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))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 149,287 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 143,996 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 140,339 miles

o/s and n/s front body mounts rusty

o/s/r sill rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2017 135,911 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 129,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 123,509 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 122,858 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 117,327 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 111,881 miles

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,658 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,388 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 97,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 90,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,566 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 84,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,026 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 66,346 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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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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