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W481 MBT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,110 mi
Last recorded12,110 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 MBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 12,110 miles

rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 12,107 miles

rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 12,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 12,098 miles

Rear exhaust silenser box slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 12,093 miles

Rear exhaust silenser box slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2017 12,023 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 12,006 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 12,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,996 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,996 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 11,996 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 11,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 11,567 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 11,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 11,535 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,510 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 11,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from front axle top breather valve

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2010 11,011 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 10,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear wheel brake effort just above legal limit on /parking and foot brake /

Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,942 miles

near side rear wheel brake effort just above legal limit on /parking and foot brake /

Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,802 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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W481 MBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W481 MBT, 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 W481 MBT registered?

W481 MBT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W481 MBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 MBT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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