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W508 JJO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,179 mi
Last recorded110,179 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 JJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 110,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

heavy corrosion next to offside rear body mount

Fail 26 Jul 2016 110,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

heavy corrosion next to offside rear body mount

Fail 29 Apr 2016 110,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes corroded

Heavy corrosion next to offside rear body mount

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

Offside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advanced play developing in o/s axle swivel joint/housing

wiper blades begun to tear

Pass 5 Aug 2013 97,468 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 90,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,627 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,153 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 54,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 54,776 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 43,714 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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W508 JJO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W508 JJO, 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 W508 JJO registered?

W508 JJO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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