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W353 LDC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,957 mi
Last recorded51,957 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 LDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,957 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint oil seal deteriorated

Slight corrosion to brake lines

Slight corrosion to coil springs

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 51,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel joint oil seal deteriorated

Slight corrosion to brake lines

Slight corrosion to coil springs

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,424 miles

Nearside front tracta joint seal puckered

Rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes and fuel lines starting to get a little corroded

Small ding lower centre screen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,468 miles

A little corosion starting on rear body mounts

Brake hose ferrules and brake pipes starting to corrode a little

Nearside rear tyre a little perished

Small ding centre lower windscreen

Some cracking to rear arm bushings

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,113 miles

A little corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Feels like a brake(s) is sticking but wheels are free to turn and no bind showed on brake meter

Nearside rear tyre starting to get a little perished

Small ding lower centre of windscreen

Some wear in rear lower arm bushings

Fail 15 Oct 2012 48,082 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

A little corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Feels like a brake(s) is sticking but wheels are free to turn and no bind showed on brake meter

Nearside rear tyre starting to get a little perished

Nearside wiper end rough

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small ding lower centre of windscreen

Some wear in rear lower arm bushings

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,694 miles

Brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Rear lower control arm bushings starting to crack

Slight brake judder on front brakes

Small ding in centre lower windshield

Some wear on offside front swivel bearings

Wipers starting to fray on the ends

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,733 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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W353 LDC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W353 LDC, 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 W353 LDC registered?

W353 LDC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W353 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W353 LDC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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