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W497 NST

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 NST
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,453 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,452 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,678 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

side skirts fitted, unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,670 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside front brake pipe greased, unable to fully inspect

sideskirts fitted, inable to fully check sills

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,848 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,370 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,113 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,114 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 47,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,056 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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W497 NST is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W497 NST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W497 NST registered?

W497 NST is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W497 NST safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 NST shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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