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W424 RAA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,098 mi
Last recorded132,098 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 132,098 miles

o/s/r seat not fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2015 132,098 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 121,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 121,410 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,300 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from n/s front swivel housing

wear in n/s front swivel housing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,300 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from n/s front swivel housing

wear in n/s front swivel housing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,865 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 106,862 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2010 99,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 26 May 2010 99,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded at rear

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

oil leaking from offside front axle swivel joint

Pass 26 May 2009 91,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2009 91,052 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 81,716 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 72,203 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 64,345 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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W424 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W424 RAA, 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 W424 RAA registered?

W424 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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