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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear suspension components rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front head lamps deteriorating
front body panel badly corroded
rear suspension components corroded
various corrosion in places
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
front panel corroded
slight corrosion in places
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
front panel corroded
slight corrosion in places
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
exhaust centre mounting split
n/s/f brake binding slightly and brake pads 2-3mm
outer sills covered with plastic panels
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
outer sills covered with plastic panels
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
outer sills covered with plastic panels
exhaust emissions close to limit
fuel pipes corroded
lower edge of sills deteriorating and outer sills covered
some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
some corrosion on rear brake pipes
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (4.1.D.1a)
exhaust emissions close to limit and oil level low
fuel pipes corroded
lower edge of sills deteriorating and outer sills covered
n/s/r tyre age cracking
some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
some corrosion on rear brake pipes
Fuel pipe/s corroded
rear tyre age cracking and o/s wearing low
some corrosion on rear brake pipes
o/s/r tyre age cracking and wearing low
some corrosion on power steering pipes
o/s/r tyre age cracking and wearing low
rear exhaust deteriorating
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres age cracking
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs corroded
rear tyres age cracking
front brake pads wearing low and some corrosion on discs
n/s/f tyre wearing low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing low
some corrosion on front brake discs
n/s/f tyre wearing low
some corrosion on front brake discs
front brake discs deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front swivel balls coroding
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W338 BVX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 W338 BVX, 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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W338 BVX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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