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W518 RYA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 RYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside sills repaired but heavily covered in sealer so unable to fully assess repairs

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

all inner arched and underside of vehicle heavily covered in mud making it difficult to fully assess the vehicle structure.

Fail 2 Nov 2023 99,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside and offside sills repaired but heavily covered in sealer so unable to fully assess repairs

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

all inner arched and underside of vehicle heavily covered in mud making it difficult to fully assess the vehicle structure.

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,874 miles

Nearside Rear Inner arch repaired and heavily covered in sealer and underseal so unable to assess repair fully

Nearside and offside rear inners sills repaired and heavily covered in sealer and underseal so unable to fully assess repair

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle chassis corroded

Vehicle structure corroded

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,481 miles

both o/s and n/s body lower under sills corroded, out with prescribed area

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,987 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front spheres worn

Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,498 miles

rear exaust in poor condition

small oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,483 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2017 85,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,166 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 83,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,911 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (1.1.A.3f)

outer sill inspection not possible due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,731 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,150 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,569 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,177 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,309 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 20,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 10,254 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,254 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 9,551 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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W518 RYA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W518 RYA, 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 W518 RYA registered?

W518 RYA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W518 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 RYA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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