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W477 SBR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,814 mi
Last recorded78,814 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 SBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 78,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,304 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4x4 vacume pipes coroded

corosion to o/s/chassis

drivers seat back worn/ split

fuel pipes coroded

handbrake lever travel high

n/s and o/s swivel hubs coroded

o/s/front center cap missing

power steering pipes coroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all 4x4 vacume pipes coroded

drivers seat back worn/ split

exhaust system heavily coroded

handbrake lever travel high

n/s and o/s swivel hubs coroded

o/s/front center cap missing

power steering pipes coroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,212 miles

Both dront axle swivel hubs corroded/pitted

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

Fuel pipes very heavily corroded

Full exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,212 miles

Both dront axle swivel hubs corroded/pitted

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

Fuel pipes very heavily corroded

Full exhaust system heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,052 miles

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

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

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

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

all axle breather pipes coroded

driver seat worn

exhaust system heavily coroded

fuel pipes heavily coroded

power steering pipes coroded

sump coroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 68,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all axle breather pipes coroded

center transfer box suport braket corode to excess transfer box not secure

driver seat worn

exhaust system heavily coroded

fuel pipes heavily coroded

power steering pipes coroded

sump coroded

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,187 miles

all suspension bushes perished

both front brake discs worn and coroded

exhaust system coroded

fuel pipes coroded

power steering pipes coroded

vehicle underbody coroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,336 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,004 miles

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

fuel lines coroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 65,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 65,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,619 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 57,618 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 57,513 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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W477 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W477 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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W477 SBR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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