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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside front and rear body mounts corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and hole back edge boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small hole inner wheel arch tub area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small hole inner wheel arch tub area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive large (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large corrosion hole around body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large corrosion hole around body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and hole back edge boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small hole inner wheel arch tub area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small hole inner wheel arch tub area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive large (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive large (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills area's both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside transfer box alloy mount damaged- secure
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion holes and poor repair inner sill area around body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside transfer box alloy mount damaged- secure
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear sidelamps (4.4.3 (b))
heavy use of underseal , under body, floorpan , suspension components, brake pipes
welded repairs to floorpan ,rear inner arches ,body mounting areas ,front inner arches ,
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mountain marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body mountain marked in chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boby mountain marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to body marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front inner wings corroded
hand brake has small amount of reserve travel
exhaust tail pipe missing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
exhaust tail pipe missing
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
corrosion around rear body mounts
front discs pitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight play in nearside front hub assembly..
Oil leak
offside sussension cup leaking and needs attension
Nearside front disce in poor condition
Oil leak
Rear tyres starting to perish
front suspension cups showing corrosion
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front disce in poor condition
Oil leak
Rear tyres starting to perish
front suspension cups showing corrosion
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre wearing unevenly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
nearside front tyre wearing unevenly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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W308 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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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W308 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.
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