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W383 PVU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,467 mi
Last recorded71,467 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 71,467 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion over full length of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 71,245 miles

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,661 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance caliper appears lazy when brake applied (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,062 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

plastic oversills fitted preventing full inspection

underbody corrosion front & rear

Fail 5 Apr 2018 70,061 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

plastic oversills fitted preventing full inspection

underbody corrosion front & rear

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,462 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,462 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,876 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

o\s step loose

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,550 miles

emissions taken time to clear limits

underbody-components-springs-chassis-floors-fuel pipes-exhaust-breather pipes-box sections-sills under trims-arches corroding in places

Fail 30 May 2015 67,549 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underbody-components-springs-chassis-floors-fuel pipes-exhaust-breather pipes-box sections-sills under trims-arches corroding in places

Pass 16 May 2014 65,474 miles

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 65,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,746 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,397 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,557 miles

Nearside/Offside front coil springs corroded.

Rear solid brake pipes corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 54,555 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 54,552 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,487 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,467 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front tyre worn off on edge!

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,891 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 35,871 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,969 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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W383 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W383 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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W383 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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