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W536 SFP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW536 SFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 98,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,086 miles

noise from both rear wheels possible rear diff

offside front swivel leaking

Fail 27 May 2015 97,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

noise from both rear wheels possible rear diff

offside front swivel leaking

Pass 28 May 2014 93,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 31 May 2013 92,117 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise fuel pipes are corroded

Advise offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Advise transfer box mounting bracket is brocken and insecure

Fail 10 May 2013 92,115 miles

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

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 91,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

inspection of outer sill panels restricted by fitted plastic covers

nearside front swivel housing weeping

nearside regisration lamp dim

Pass 3 May 2012 91,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inspection of outer sill panels restricted by fitted plastic covers

nearside front swivel housing weeping

nearside regisration lamp dim

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,467 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

inspection of outer sills restricted by fitment of plastic covers

offside 'tractor' joint seal weeping fluid

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,456 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 85,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks in tread area of n/s front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2008 82,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks in tread area of n/s front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 78,054 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,338 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 50,967 miles

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

rear near side lens cluster cracked

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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W536 SFP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W536 SFP, 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 W536 SFP registered?

W536 SFP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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