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W303 VAW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,570 mi
Last recorded103,570 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 VAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,570 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from left brake cylinder to the right brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,744 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,758 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 92,756 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,601 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,466 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,735 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,631 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,461 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front swivel hubs corroded. †rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,488 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to perish †front axle swivel hubs starting to corrode † †

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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W303 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W303 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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W303 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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