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W427 RAA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,302 mi
Last recorded89,302 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 89,302 miles

Front Bumper missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,298 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Bumper missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,170 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,170 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,565 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2012 78,675 miles

engine oil leaks

offside rear tyre inner face perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2011 77,674 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 76,690 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 76,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 75,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 74,832 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 74,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 73,873 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 73,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 72,500 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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W427 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W427 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 W427 RAA registered?

W427 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W427 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 RAA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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