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W556 HOB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,317 mi
Last recorded84,317 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 HOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,317 miles

Rear fuel pipe corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,524 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 78,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,782 miles

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

only just passed emissions

Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,782 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

only just passed emissions

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,948 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 60,636 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 55,361 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 49,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

off side and near side swivel joints pitted and rusty child seats fitted to both rear seats

Pass 30 May 2008 44,610 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 44,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front swivel joint housing rusty and pitted slight damage and dampness to off side front shock absorber

Pass 10 May 2007 40,280 miles

slight play in joint off drop arm

Pass 30 May 2006 37,094 miles

slight play in ball joint off drop arm

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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W556 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W556 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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W556 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W556 HOB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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