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W397 CBO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,285 mi
Last recorded113,285 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 CBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 113,285 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 113,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced All 8 body mount severly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle very corroded underneath

Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Sills chassis etc corroded not deemed prescribed areas

Fail 8 Oct 2018 113,008 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL Perished to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Sills chassis etc corroded not deemed prescribed areas

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,721 miles

All tyres badly perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 109,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear pipes into and out of load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

All tyres badly perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,712 miles

General corrosion to body chassis brake pipes and suspension not deemed excessive (standing?)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 102,682 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipes corroded not deemed excessive

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

Front discs corroded

General corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,263 miles

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

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

Front discs corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,352 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,435 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,476 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,772 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 67,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight binding offside front wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,268 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,420 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 60,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 57,731 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W397 CBO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W397 CBO, 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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W397 CBO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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