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W381 PVU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,024 mi
Last recorded48,024 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,976 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Fail 1 Nov 2016 40,976 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,729 miles

various suspension bushes have slight deterioration

Fail 19 Oct 2015 34,701 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

various suspension bushes have slight deterioration

Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,416 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 24,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,004 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all 4 tyres perished and starting to split

Fail 22 Oct 2012 22,004 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all 4 tyres perished and starting to split

Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,538 miles

4 rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Oct 2011 20,538 miles

4 rear brake pipes corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,879 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,180 miles

front pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,170 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 10,545 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 10,545 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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W381 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W381 PVU, 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 W381 PVU registered?

W381 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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