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W551 HOB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,863 mi
Last recorded106,863 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 HOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 106,863 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,094 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 105,083 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front centre and rear (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,638 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 103,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven low efficiency (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,702 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 97,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 95,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,105 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,343 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,880 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,880 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,583 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,512 miles

slight pitting on front suspension spheres

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,194 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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W551 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 W551 HOB, 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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W551 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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