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W401 RET

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,738 mi
Last recorded75,738 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 RET
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,738 miles

N/S front steering ball on axle, corroaded

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

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

Some corrosion on metal petrol pipes

Steering wheel cover removed as loose on wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2012 75,738 miles

N/S front steering ball on axle, corroaded

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Some corrosion on metal petrol pipes

Steering wheel cover removed as loose on wheel

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,203 miles

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

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

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

some cracking found on o/s/f tyre wall

wear found in o/s/f lower kingpin

Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,203 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

some cracking found on o/s/f tyre wall

wear found in o/s/f lower kingpin

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,579 miles

corrosion starting to appeart on underside

front brake pipes have covering of grease

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres close to wear limit

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,197 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,663 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,560 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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W401 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W401 RET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W401 RET registered?

W401 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W401 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 RET shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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