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W465 NST

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,055 mi
Last recorded70,055 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 NST
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,055 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 70,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse lights permamently on (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 68,694 miles

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

body mountings corroded but not affecting body security

Fail 3 Dec 2015 68,694 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body mountings corroded but not affecting body security

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,467 miles

ns and os center body mountings corroded but not affecting body security

Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ns and os center body mountings corroded but not affecting body security

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,159 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,934 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,478 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 63,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 62,076 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,973 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 55,973 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W465 NST is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W465 NST, 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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W465 NST is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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