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W366 DWU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,741 mi
Last recorded101,741 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW366 DWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,741 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits will not pass emissions (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis has heavily corroded and broken away behind n/s/f body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s/f wheel bearing has alot of play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s body mounting corroded under passenger door (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 n/s/r body mounting bracket snapped (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis has heavily corroded and broken away behind o/s/f body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f wheel bearing very noisy when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis has heavily corroded and broken away behind o/s body mounting under drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop shaft UJ joint likely to snap due to being so worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lenses are clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire chassis heavily corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake drum backing plate corroded and insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2020 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear prop shaft has play at universal joint

vehicle has extensive welding repairs and has been undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,315 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 101,157 miles

rear brake back plates has slight damage caused by corrosion

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2017 101,157 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake back plates has slight damage caused by corrosion

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,153 miles

o/s front & rear tyres worn slight play o/s/f drop link slight blow exhaust

sills chassis inner bays front and rear floors all corroded slight play n/s/f swivel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,430 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion arch behind headlight (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 90,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x2 places (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion arch behind headlight (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,736 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 81,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 74,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 64,216 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,254 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 55,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2007 44,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 36,061 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 36,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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W366 DWU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W366 DWU, 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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W366 DWU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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