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W521 GCX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 GCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 81,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,630 miles

slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 59,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,728 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 12 Jan 2009 37,742 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,550 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 33,550 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,956 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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W521 GCX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W521 GCX, 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 W521 GCX registered?

W521 GCX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W521 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 GCX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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