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W408 RLJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,125 mi
Last recorded120,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 RLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2019 120,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 118,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,916 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 114,916 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,827 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 112,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,101 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 99,101 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,378 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 84,233 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,233 miles

Drivers and front passenger seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,591 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 80,591 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 77,492 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,492 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,249 miles

N/S HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY ADVISE REPLACE (FRONT0

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 72,661 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 68,212 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2005 68,212 miles

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

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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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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