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W428 MWG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,015 mi
Last recorded54,015 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 MWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 54,015 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 54,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 54,008 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Blue smoke from vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under seat, within 30cm of seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear service brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing Has been cut off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Oct 2024 53,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 53,975 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed over heating engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2023 52,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 51,877 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 50,035 miles

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills have corrosion

has corrosion front and and rear under body and body mountings

Pass 19 May 2018 47,928 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side and offside inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 45,761 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 44,260 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill has corrosion

front and rear body mountings have corrosion

Pass 16 May 2015 44,023 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 43,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 42,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 41,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 41,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 39,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,873 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 33,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,868 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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W428 MWG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MWG, 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 W428 MWG registered?

W428 MWG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W428 MWG safe to buy?

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