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W54 RUX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,760 mi
Last recorded102,760 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 RUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 102,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No rear seats at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,203 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY THE TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 92,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mounting to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front swivel housings rusty and N/S leaking Grease/Oil

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel/king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to chassis mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking in base of treads

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis to body mounting corroded and holed

both front tyres cracking in outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,946 miles

A tyres perishing, particularly NSF

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Catalytic converter heat shield is loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate damaged (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,323 miles

Both front tractor joint balls Very Rusty

Front axle breather pipes rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Front tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 86,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake binding badly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,205 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,951 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 79,951 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2013 76,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,393 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 68,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 64,105 miles

offside horn switch does not work but nearside is fine

Pass 29 May 2009 61,063 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,285 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W54 RUX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W54 RUX, 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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W54 RUX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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