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All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General + across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber smooth & holed
Exhaust central heat shield loose
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Headlight front panel corroded & hole
Headlight pattern poor
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
N/S centre corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not affecting the body security
N/S headlight aim on the minimum level
N/S/R body mount corroding
Nearside Front Brake slight lag
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/S/F body mount corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not affecting the body security
Slight play in the O/S/F swivel hub
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber smooth & holed
Exhaust central heat shield loose
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Headlight front panel corroded & hole
Headlight pattern poor
N/S/R body mount corroding
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/S/F body mount corroding
O/S/F tyre 2.5mm
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not affecting the body security
Slight play in the O/S/F swivel hub
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced N/S/F, O/S/F front panel & N/S/R body mount/floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front & rear corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not affecting the body security
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Headlight front panel corroded & hole
Headlight pattern poor
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S?R body mount/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Slight front brake imbalance on application & release
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced N/S/F, O/S/F front panel & N/S/R body mount/floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front & rear corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not affecting the body security
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Headlight front panel corroded & hole
Headlight pattern poor
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S?R body mount/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Slight front brake imbalance on application & release
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust rear silencer tail pipe corroded
Front & rear corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not affecting the body security
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlight front panel corroded & hole
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/S/R bumper corner insecure
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroding & holed (Repaired) (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Center mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))
Front & rear corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not affecting the body security
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front wipers deteriorated
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O/S/R bumper corner insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Body & suspension components corroding
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Center mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))
Front & rear corrosion within 30cm of a body mount but not affecting the body security
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, corroded & ribbed (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front wipers deteriorated
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Badly ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
O/S/R bumper corner insecure
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Body & suspension components corroding
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Center mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped, corroded & ribbed (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Front wipers deteriorated
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Badly ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
O/S/R bumper corner insecure
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Cracking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
N/S/R inner sill underside corroded & holed
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Plastic outer sill cover fitted
Play in O/S/F bottom swivel bearing
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
advise nearside and offside front axle balls corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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W338 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 PVU, 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 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 May 2000.
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