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W388 EWU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,632 mi
Last recorded112,632 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 EWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 112,632 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 110,323 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding

both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear light unit damaged

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2011 110,241 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all metal brake pipes corroding

both headlamps deteriorated

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear light unit damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 104,909 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroding

unable to check sills for corrosion properly due to sideskirts fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2010 104,894 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroding

unable to check sills for corrosion properly due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,108 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 97,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 83,074 miles

front cross member is damaged due to front impacted has been repaired but front out of alinment and anti roll bar is twisted

Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,068 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,873 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 78,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,840 miles

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

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

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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W388 EWU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W388 EWU, 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 W388 EWU registered?

W388 EWU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W388 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 EWU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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