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W428 DAR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,089 mi
Last recorded119,089 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 DAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 119,089 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 119,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by tow ball. (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floorpan corroded.

alternator belt breaking up.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,975 miles

Offside Front hub seal weeping

fuel pipes and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,089 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,972 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 108,929 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,207 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

battery secure but clamp missing

centre exhaust mount poor

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 90,182 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,865 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,730 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 77,730 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,485 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 44,247 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 44,228 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W428 DAR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W428 DAR, 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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W428 DAR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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