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W511 RET

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,390 mi
Last recorded62,390 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 RET
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,390 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 62,390 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,019 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 57,019 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 50,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 44,313 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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W511 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W511 RET, 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 W511 RET registered?

W511 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W511 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 RET shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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