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W551 WTH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 WTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,090 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,058 miles

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

Oil Leak

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,955 miles

brake and fuel lines near fuel tank corroded

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

oil leak on front and rear of engine

rear brake line across axle in the clips lightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 75,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake aplication figures only just met

brake and fuel lines near fuel tank corroded

exhaust back box outer skin peeling away

oil leak on front and rear of engine

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,704 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,375 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 69,375 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,438 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,860 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 59,047 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 55,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 41,188 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 WTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WTH, 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 W551 WTH registered?

W551 WTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 August 2000.

Is W551 WTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 WTH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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