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W344 RYD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,219 mi
Last recorded54,219 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 RYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,219 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2025 54,162 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 51,382 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 coil springs surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 47,543 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (2mm) only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 47,543 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (2mm) only (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 41,319 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 32,928 miles

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

both front swivel balls pitted & starting to leak oil(on axle)

general light corrosion to under side of vehicle & exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,804 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,106 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Tyres perished / both

Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,646 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,646 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,990 miles

oil leaks

unable to check o/s/r seat belt due to seat folded down

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,186 miles

headlamp aims are at highest level limits

nearside front tyre worn lower at outer edge

oil leak from sump gasket

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,033 miles

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,154 miles

Axle swivel joints dry

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,279 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,458 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,491 miles

rear wiper starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2005 22,209 miles

all tyres perished

offside rear tyre worn on edge

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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W344 RYD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W344 RYD, 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 W344 RYD registered?

W344 RYD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W344 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W344 RYD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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