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W437 SBR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,412 mi
Last recorded49,412 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 SBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,332 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)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 37,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 35,814 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes greased

water leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both wipers deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2014 26,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both wipers deteriorated

slight bind at n/s front brake

Pass 24 Jan 2013 16,304 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 16,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,669 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 15,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,789 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Jun 2011 14,789 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,740 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,509 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 12,470 miles

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

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

n/s/f swivell joint leaking fluid

Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,544 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,306 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,413 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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W437 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 W437 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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What year was W437 SBR registered?

W437 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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