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W436 SBR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,937 mi
Last recorded94,937 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 SBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,937 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 87,816 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 87,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,786 miles

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

general corrosion to under body etc

Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,714 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

general corrosion to under body etc

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,170 miles

some corrosion to under body etc

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,553 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 70,513 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,897 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,999 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

OIL FILTER LEAKING OIL

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,645 miles

Corssion to all diff breather pipes

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 54,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,304 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 47,304 miles

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

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

All axle breather pipes excessively corroded

Off side front axle breather pipe insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,107 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,730 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 35,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes coroded

n/s/front swivel hub pitted

o/s/front swivel hub pitted

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jun 2006 30,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,330 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 26,749 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W436 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W436 SBR, 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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W436 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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