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W409 RWS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 RWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,509 miles

Corroded pipes etc.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,643 miles

advise fuel pipe corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 82,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,265 miles

both headlamp lenses discolouring

broken centre exhaust mount

engine oil leak /water leak from radiator area

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

steering wheel trim partly loose

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,673 miles

Centre metal exhaust mounting broken

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 75,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 1 centre metal mounting broken. 1 centre mounting deteriorated. 1 rear rubber mounting broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,482 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,987 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 63,983 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,993 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 56,668 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,538 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 41,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,266 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 34,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,494 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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W409 RWS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W409 RWS, 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 W409 RWS registered?

W409 RWS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W409 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W409 RWS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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