MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorated
corrosion to all wheel rims
heavy corrosion to suspension components
heavy corrosion to underbody panels
Coolant leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to rear suspension components
corrosion to underbody panels/chassis
n/s side repeater cover missing
Coolant leak ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to rear suspension components
corrosion to underbody panels/chassis
n/s side repeater cover missing
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to underbody panels
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to underbody panels
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion to to underbody panels/chassis
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion to to underbody panels/chassis
fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear fuel pipes have surface corrosion
Rear seats not fitted at time of test- seat belts not fully tested
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Drivers and front passenger seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Drivers and front passenger seat belts slow to retract
Battery insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
clutch pedal anti slip missing
nsf swivel axle ball seal leaking oil
nsr tyre perished
osf swivel axle ball pitted
Battery insecure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
clutch pedal anti slip missing
nsf swivel axle ball seal leaking oil
nsr tyre perished
osf swivel axle ball pitted
registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
N/S HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY ADVISE REPLACE (FRONT0
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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W408 RLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 W408 RLJ, 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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W408 RLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.
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