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W304 ULB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,936 mi
Last recorded181,936 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 ULB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 181,936 miles

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED AND THIN AT PARTS BUT STILL SECURE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 181,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 181,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 179,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 177,372 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 177,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive nearside front sphere seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 170,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 164,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wing and panel behind headlamp holed and corroded but not structural

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

Offside Front inner wing and panel behind headlamp holed and corroded but not structural

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 164,270 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wing and panel behind headlamp holed and corroded but not structural

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

Offside Front inner wing and panel behind headlamp holed and corroded but not structural

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 157,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 151,926 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 151,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 146,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

o/s front sphere seal slight leak

Pass 7 May 2014 142,391 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 142,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 136,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 125,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 120,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 120,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2010 111,356 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2010 111,356 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2009 101,411 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on edges

Brake warning light on

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2008 90,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2008 90,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2007 79,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 70,292 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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W304 ULB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W304 ULB, 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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W304 ULB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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