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W426 JOG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,466 mi
Last recorded77,466 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 JOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,466 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 77,463 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NS + OS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount area front NS + OS inner wheel arch X member / Rear NS + OS inner wheel arch X member valence / OS inner sill / OS chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,372 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 74,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 62,792 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 62,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

fuel pipes corroded

nails in nearside front and rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,729 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

slight iol leak from nearside front swivel joint

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,057 miles

Nearside Front Swivel Hub has a severe leak

Pass 28 Dec 2012 46,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,466 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,115 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 22,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,659 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 19,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,434 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 18,434 miles

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

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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W426 JOG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W426 JOG, 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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W426 JOG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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