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W388 NAJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,127 mi
Last recorded121,127 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 NAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 121,127 miles

Tyres worn

Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,764 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2018 119,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2017 116,115 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 116,089 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,469 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 111,442 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 100,786 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,936 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 86,782 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 62,401 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,378 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 35,378 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise o/s/f swivel joint seal leaking.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,772 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 29,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,106 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,137 miles

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

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 NAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NAJ, 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 NAJ registered?

W388 NAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W388 NAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 NAJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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