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W378 RCG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,314 mi
Last recorded91,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 RCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 90,290 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,373 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 89,727 miles

Emissions not tested due to back box blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,509 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Underside corossion

Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,621 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Underside corossion

Pass 14 Apr 2017 79,069 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,748 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 75,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,512 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting snapped off

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,954 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light mounting damaged.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,384 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,203 miles

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

exhaust back box rusty

front number plate in poor condition

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Jun 2010 45,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust back box rusty

front number plate in poor condition

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,388 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,908 miles

n/s front tyre uneven wear outer edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,895 miles

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,854 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 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RCG, 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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W378 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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