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W38 WFB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,041 mi
Last recorded90,041 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 WFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 88,812 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,812 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s/f hub swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 16 Feb 2017 84,811 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s/f hub swivel joint leaking oil

tow ball loose

Fail 26 Sep 2016 83,484 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Towbar component insecure tow ball fixing (6.6.1)

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn both sides, hub oil seal leaking (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

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

Front wiper blades split

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

Offside fuel pipe excessively corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear axel (diff) has slight leak of oil

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak of oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of load unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear diff slight leak of oil

Fail 26 Jan 2016 82,210 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front swivel housing slight leak of oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of load unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear diff slight leak of oil

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front hub slight leak of oil

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

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

Rear diff slight leak of oil

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,340 miles

Both front sweivel housings slightly corroded

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 76,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front sweivel housings slightly corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,121 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,418 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 57,417 miles

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 57,407 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 35,157 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 28,523 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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W38 WFB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W38 WFB, 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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W38 WFB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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