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W426 RWS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,224 mi
Last recorded97,224 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 RWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,224 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 97,224 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,299 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 93,293 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,734 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 89,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,058 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,403 miles

some area's of surface corrosion on mechanical components.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,872 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,246 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 65,428 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 65,428 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,044 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 62,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 58,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,366 miles

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

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

entire underside of vehicle is showing early signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2006 52,316 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

entire underside of vehicle is showing early signs of corrosion

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 RWS 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 65%.

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 RWS, 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 W426 RWS registered?

W426 RWS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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