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W551 PHY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,493 mi
Last recorded130,493 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 130,493 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 130,493 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot foor and crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 124,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,829 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 113,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Stop light (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,223 miles

nearside front swivel hub leaking

Fail 13 Feb 2015 106,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front swivel hub leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,298 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 96,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,256 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 87,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front pads appear low.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 78,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,398 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 67,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,837 miles

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,727 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 42,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,490 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 34,251 miles

n/s/f brake pipe across axle rusty

sill covers fitted

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 PHY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W551 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W551 PHY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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