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W421 DAR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,410 mi
Last recorded105,410 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 DAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 105,410 miles

engine emitting blue smoke when revved.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 105,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine emitting blue smoke when revved.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,248 miles

CO emissions high

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 95,865 miles

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

CO emissions high

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

offside front hub seal leakining oil

nearside front hub leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,717 miles

nearside front knuckle joint leaking axle oil from seal. risk of brake contamination.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,930 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 79,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,560 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 61,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,297 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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W421 DAR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W421 DAR, 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 W421 DAR registered?

W421 DAR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W421 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 DAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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