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W324 RCG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

82,521 mi
Last recorded82,521 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW324 RCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 82,521 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 82,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 79,714 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 79,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,507 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 78,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,475 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Steering wheel cover insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,935 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 75,685 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 75,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corrded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 73,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both headlight lenses faded

both rear tyres badly perished

centre exhaust bracket broken & rear exhaust silencer corroded

engine oil leaks

metal brake pipes & fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

offside front seatbelt frayed

offside rear number plate light very dim

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2016 70,071 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

n/s/f,n/s/r tyre have badly perished on outer sidewall and also tears ,may require attention soon

o/s/r number plate lamp very poor

o/s/r tyre has tear.

oil leaking

Fail 2 May 2016 70,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate obscured Towbars (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

n/s/f,n/s/r tyre have badly perished on outer sidewall and also tears ,may require attention soon

o/s/r number plate lamp very poor

o/s/r tyre has tear.

oil leaking

Pass 27 May 2014 66,226 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 66,176 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,265 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

oil leak o/s of front axle

rear exhaust box in poor condition

tow ball close to obscuring no plate

Fail 23 May 2013 64,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

Emgine oil leak

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S Rear shock absorber damping affect weakened

Nail in N/S front tyre

O/S Front out diff seal leaking

O/S wiper starting to smear

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

Rearbox deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 57,552 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

tow bar socket cover missing rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 12 May 2011 51,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 12 May 2011 51,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 45,684 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING IN SIDE WALL

Fail 17 May 2010 45,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING IN SIDE WALL

Pass 15 May 2009 42,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 35,749 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 35,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,650 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,955 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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W324 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W324 RCG, 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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W324 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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