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W326 CFV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,528 mi
Last recorded127,528 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW326 CFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,528 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,743 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,914 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine/gearbox

Fail 3 Feb 2015 110,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil leak on engine/gearbox

Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,015 miles

engine and gearbox damp with oil

n/s and o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding(rear section)

n/s/f swivel joint damp and has slight play

n/s/r cross axle brake pipe corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r inner drop sills starting to corrode

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding (comp valve to flexi)

rear exhaust box corroding and has slight blow

Fail 12 Feb 2013 96,875 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

front brake pads low

n/s/f swivel joint weeping

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear cross axle brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust box has slight blow

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,875 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

front brake pads low

n/s/f swivel joint weeping

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear cross axle brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust box has slight blow

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,161 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,144 miles

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

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

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

both front coils corroded slightly

rear wiper torn

sprae tyre flat

underside at rear corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2011 86,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both front coils corroded slightly

rear wiper torn

sprae tyre flat

underside at rear corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,781 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 75,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,388 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,789 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 61,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,581 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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W326 CFV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W326 CFV, 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 W326 CFV registered?

W326 CFV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W326 CFV safe to buy?

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