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W385 RCG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,870 mi
Last recorded95,870 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 RCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,870 miles

offside headlight deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside headlight deteriorated

offsi9de front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,333 miles

Offside extensive corrosion rear chassis

brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside heavy corrosion rear chassis

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,192 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres perishing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,290 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,148 miles

Advise heat shield loose on centre exhaust system.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 71,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise heat shield loose on centre exhaust system.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,410 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,566 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 63,558 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 58,630 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust mount corroded and in poor condition

cut in offside rear tyre not showing cords

offside front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,428 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing on inner side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,114 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,212 miles

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

both door sills got covers over them and can not see correctly

Fail 14 Feb 2006 41,212 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both door sills got covers over them and can not see correctly

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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W385 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W385 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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W385 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W385 RCG safe to buy?

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