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W408 WGF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,330 mi
Last recorded93,330 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 WGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,330 miles

all rear brake pipes corrodeing

axle end seal o/s/f leaking

fuel pipes corrodeing

oil leak engine

slight corrosion p/s pipes

Fail 24 Oct 2012 93,330 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

all rear brake pipes corrodeing

axle end seal o/s/f leaking

fuel pipes corrodeing

oil leak engine

slight corrosion p/s pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,072 miles

chip n/s/f windscreen

front pads looking low

slight corrosion fuel pipes and brake pipes

Fail 1 Sep 2011 82,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

chip n/s/f windscreen

front pads looking low

slight corrosion fuel pipes and brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 72,830 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,355 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 54,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,937 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 45,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/side rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,003 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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W408 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WGF, 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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What year was W408 WGF registered?

W408 WGF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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