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W308 DUB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 DUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 116,322 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 116,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 108,274 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,798 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 92,672 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,008 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,948 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 80,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

NSF STEERING SWIVEL BALL CORRODING.

NSR LAMP LENS CRACKED.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,249 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,190 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,727 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 56,430 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 56,430 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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W308 DUB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W308 DUB, 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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W308 DUB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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