MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s mostly (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very poor condition, (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front swivel pin housing seal leaking,no oil on brake disc,
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very poor condition,strongly advise, (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear body mountings very poor,strongly advise. (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Central Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported to redgistration lamp,of temporary type, (1.9.2a)
Central Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very poor condition, (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front swivel pin housing seal leaking,no oil on brake disc,
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very poor condition,strongly advise, (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure to fog lamp,of temporary type, (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear body mountings very poor,strongly advise. (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body panel, (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose, (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body panel, (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper missing, (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very poor condition, (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front swivel pin housing seal leaking,no oil on brake disc,
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very poor condition,strongly advise, (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear body mountings very poor,strongly advise. (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside front seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake imbalance
nearside and offside front seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
vaccum pipes corroded.o/s and n/s inner sills,floor,chassis and ifront inner arches are slightly corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
vaccum pipes corroded.o/s and n/s inner sills,floor,chassis and ifront inner arches are slightly corroded.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
transfer box mounting broken
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
transfer box mounting broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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W397 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 RCN, 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 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.
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