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W423 RNP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 RNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 112,168 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust major blow at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak from swivel joint

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,204 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear most (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 103,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear most (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,243 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 99,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit hankook 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

areas of underside becoming weak with corrosion

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,721 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear of front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component insecure n/s towbar mounting bolt loose (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit hankook 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

areas of underside becoming weak with corrosion

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f body mounting area holed and corroded

rear tyres close to wearbands

Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,580 miles

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f body mounting area holed and corroded

rear tyres close to wearbands

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,619 miles

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 80,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,162 miles

Battery insecure

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

some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,458 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 58,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 45,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 45,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,096 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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W423 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W423 RNP, 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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W423 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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