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W378 JOW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,630 mi
Last recorded99,630 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 JOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,630 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 99,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear starting to corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear fuel pipes starting to corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,963 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 86,300 miles

BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION.

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT HUB

SUSPENSION GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,300 miles

BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION.

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT HUB

SUSPENSION GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,099 miles

Rear silencer corroaded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,324 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked glass.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,927 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,440 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,270 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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W378 JOW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W378 JOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W378 JOW registered?

W378 JOW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 August 2000.

Is W378 JOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W378 JOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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