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W309 VAW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,695 mi
Last recorded101,695 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 VAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 101,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,616 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 97,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,293 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 85,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 78,265 miles

Front axle breather pipes corroded

surface corrosion to front swivel housing

Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,001 miles

Axle breather pipes corroded

Front Surface corrosion to Swivel housings

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 71,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Axle breather pipes corroded

Front Surface corrosion to Swivel housings

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 63,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight wear to suspension bush

Pass 9 Nov 2013 59,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 50,002 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 50,002 miles

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 43,888 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,004 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracked and perised

Fail 5 Nov 2008 37,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,740 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,675 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,782 miles

slight play in the o/side front hub

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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W309 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W309 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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W309 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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