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W478 RAA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,283 mi
Last recorded86,283 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mount slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,214 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

both headlight lenses faded

Fail 7 Jun 2024 77,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

both headlight lenses faded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,278 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 73,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2023 71,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main run

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2022 70,048 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,552 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 68,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 66,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose used tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Off side and near side rear coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Rear to front pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Off side and near side front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,923 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror has been secured with tape

Off side and near side front tyres perishing

Off side and near side rear tyres perishing

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,167 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

Both sides sill covers fitted

General corrosion under the vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,220 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

Both sides sill covers fitted

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,092 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front shock bushes slightly cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,899 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 51,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,642 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,323 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,140 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 42,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,192 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 34,702 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2005 31,154 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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W478 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W478 RAA, 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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W478 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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