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W346 NAJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 NAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2014 98,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal fuel pipes corroding at rear (Advise attention)

n/s chasses corroding (Advise attention)

o/s chasses corroding

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,714 miles

both vrear wheel bearings have slight play

chasses corroding

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding near rear flexi hose

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

n/s/f top and bottom swevils have fair amount of play (Advise attention)

o/s/f brake rubbing slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 88,334 miles

fair amount of hand brake travel

metal brake pipe from compensator valve to rear flexi hose starting to corrode

metal fuel pipes corroding near fuel tank

Fail 16 May 2012 88,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

fair amount of hand brake travel

metal brake pipe from compensator valve to rear flexi hose starting to corrode

metal fuel pipes corroding near fuel tank

Pass 20 May 2011 85,058 miles

Fair amount of corrosion to fuel lines, advise attention.

Fair amount of corrosion to rear axle metal brake pipes and rear section of main metal brake pipe, advise attention.

Fair amount of hand brake travel.

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

Slight play in n/s/f swivel hub.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

nearside front flexi hose is rusty (metal part)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

nearside front flexi hose is rusty (metal part)

nearside front headlamp is condensated up

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,912 miles

Fair amount of corrosion to rear main and axle metal brake pipes.

Fair amount of front n/s brake oscilation, advise attention.

Interaction between rear side lights and rear indicator lights.

N/s headlamp lens wet with water.

Rear exhaust box corroded and secured by wire, advise attention.

Rear flexible brake hose ferrule has fair amount of corrosion, advise attention.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,994 miles

both rear tyres tread low and close to limit (Advise attrntion)

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2008 66,994 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres tread low and close to limit (Advise attrntion)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 31 May 2007 59,422 miles

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

axle breather and fuel pipes rusting

Fail 31 May 2007 59,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

axle breather and fuel pipes rusting

Pass 19 Jun 2006 53,552 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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W346 NAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W346 NAJ, 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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W346 NAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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