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W349 RYD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,046 mi
Last recorded34,046 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 RYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 34,046 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 30,863 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 30,863 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction side glass excessively dirty -both (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen excessively dirty (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 30,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,954 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 29,953 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting To Chassis Rail Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under-body Covered In Wax/ Grease

Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 29,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rubber hose at the top. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 29,449 miles

Exhaust tailbox fouling towbar

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,352 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2010 28,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,447 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,921 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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W349 RYD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W349 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 W349 RYD registered?

W349 RYD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W349 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W349 RYD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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