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W319 VAW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,856 mi
Last recorded95,856 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW319 VAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 95,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 95,856 miles

Registration plate insecure ALL PIPES (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,582 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 95,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 95,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,173 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,983 miles

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

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

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

nearside horn switch inoperative

offside front swivel joint has slight play and a slight leak

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,399 miles

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

several chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2010 49,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,810 miles

rear bumper cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,067 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,328 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all four tyre walls perished

o/s/f tyrte scrubbing on outer edge

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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W319 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W319 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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What year was W319 VAW registered?

W319 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W319 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W319 VAW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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