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W46 TUJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,236 mi
Last recorded119,236 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 TUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 119,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front sill slightly corroded not forming part of the suspension

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 112,780 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 108,028 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,389 miles

engine omitting some blue smoke

front axle steering swivel spheres corroding

front to rear metal brake & fuel pipes corroding

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 97,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine omitting some blue smoke

front axle steering swivel spheres corroding

front to rear metal brake & fuel pipes corroding

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,881 miles

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

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

slight roughness at o/front bearing

Fail 16 Nov 2012 88,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight roughness at o/front bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,514 miles

slight roughness at o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,189 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 74,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 66,036 miles

Front number plate slighty deteriorated.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,036 miles

Front number plate slighty deteriorated.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,296 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,061 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 50,053 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,194 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 38,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 25,790 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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W46 TUJ 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 W46 TUJ, 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 W46 TUJ registered?

W46 TUJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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