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W494 EWL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,027 mi
Last recorded87,027 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 EWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 87,027 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 87,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,981 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 70,942 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 69,188 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front trackrod end securing nut badly corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/body mounting badly corroded - not structural (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front swivel seal leaking - not excessive

Offside Front trackrod end nut badly corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/body mounting badly corroded - not structural (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes heavy corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,521 miles

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

Offside Front swivel seal leaking - not excessive

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,900 miles

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

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,248 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking badly

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,523 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,743 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust silencer poor/corroded - not blowing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,847 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,200 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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W494 EWL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W494 EWL, 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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W494 EWL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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