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W331 RCG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,567 mi
Last recorded93,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 RCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,567 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 93,567 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 75,973 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 May 2009 75,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 May 2008 64,159 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 64,159 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 53,650 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 53,634 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 44,085 miles

both front shpere pitted.

further investigation into oil leaks.

Pass 23 May 2005 41,813 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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W331 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W331 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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What year was W331 RCG registered?

W331 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W331 RCG safe to buy?

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