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W477 VUT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,766 mi
Last recorded65,766 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 VUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,593 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion forming various points under vehicle, not considered excessive

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,593 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion forming various points under vehicle, not considered excessive

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,256 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,134 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 53,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

coolant reservior low

slight seepage of steering fluid through component

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,672 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,143 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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W477 VUT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUT, 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 W477 VUT registered?

W477 VUT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W477 VUT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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