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W397 RCN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,781 mi
Last recorded110,781 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 RCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 110,781 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,604 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,537 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,414 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,707 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,707 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,706 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 100,128 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,939 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 98,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,580 miles

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 95,579 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,100 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,643 miles

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.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 88,643 miles

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.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,325 miles

transfer box mounting broken

Fail 11 Dec 2009 76,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 69,453 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 61,889 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 59,969 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 59,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 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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