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W368 NAJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 NAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,495 miles

Nearside Rear Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

UNDER BODY UNDERSEALED

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 102,092 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDER VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX TO MIDDLE PIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread PLATE FADED (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR ENGINE / GEARBOX AREA

Fail 5 Feb 2020 100,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDER VEHICLE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX TO MIDDLE PIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread PLATE FADED (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR ENGINE / GEARBOX AREA

Fail 17 Dec 2019 100,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

parts of underside corroded

parts of underside heavily undersealed

steering pipes corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 100,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join effecting emissions reading (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch under bonnet by light (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis mount in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 85,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 85,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 81,723 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 81,722 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 78,480 miles

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

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,480 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transfer box mounts (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

Pass 12 May 2015 73,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,196 miles

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,196 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 58,538 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 52,077 miles

Fuel pipes corroided

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 47,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,244 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 44,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,379 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,540 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 30,384 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 30,244 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front axle swivel joint heavily corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,093 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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W368 NAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W368 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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W368 NAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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