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W422 RET

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,784 mi
Last recorded102,784 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW422 RET
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,784 miles

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front crossmember corroded

offside front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,961 miles

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 97,352 miles

Front hub seals weeping

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 94,117 miles

Front swivel joints weeping

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

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

high level brake light has a bulb not working

Pass 18 May 2016 88,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Pass 19 May 2015 81,832 miles

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

nearside front hub seal weeping

Pass 21 May 2014 74,354 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 68,360 miles

n/s front wheel slight bind

Pass 17 May 2012 61,904 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 53,692 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 48,576 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,830 miles

both front swivels leaking

slight n/s/f brake drag

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 26,865 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 24,653 miles

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

swivell hubs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2006 21,624 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 21,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 21,614 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

unable to carry out full brake perfomance test, n/s/f brake seized on

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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W422 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W422 RET, 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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W422 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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