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W445 MWG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,431 mi
Last recorded75,431 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 MWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 75,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

running gear corroded

vehicle underside heavily undersealed/corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,336 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis heavily undersealed previous repairs heavily covered (6.1.A.1)

check engine light on showing fault

Fail 22 Jul 2017 75,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis heavily undersealed previous repairs heavily covered (6.1.A.1)

check engine light on showing fault

Pass 23 Dec 2015 75,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

extensive corrosion to all vehicle structure

Fail 10 Dec 2015 75,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch / inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

extensive corrosion to all vehicle structure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,098 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,512 miles

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

light surface rust on chassis all over

Fail 28 Nov 2012 67,499 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

light surface rust on chassis all over

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,515 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2010 59,339 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,371 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 44,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 44,271 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,014 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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W445 MWG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W445 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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W445 MWG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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