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W461 VGU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,052 mi
Last recorded137,052 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 137,052 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

centre rear view mirror missing

Fail 12 Jun 2012 137,023 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 133,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 128,880 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 128,872 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 123,159 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 122,868 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 116,631 miles

b/pipes corroding

slight oil leak at o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2006 110,117 miles

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)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 100,803 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 100,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

off side front wiper blade split

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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W461 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W461 VGU, 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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W461 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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