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W388 EWX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 EWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 108,200 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Fail 23 May 2015 108,198 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Pass 8 May 2014 96,489 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 96,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 88,649 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 88,641 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 79,976 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 70,180 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 70,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 60,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 46,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 36,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 20,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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 EWX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W388 EWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W388 EWX?

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What year was W388 EWX registered?

W388 EWX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W388 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 EWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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