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W556 RNP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,584 mi
Last recorded90,584 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 RNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 90,584 miles

Headlamp aim not tested nearside and offside (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor &inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking on to nearside front tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor &inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlamp mounting panels & front lower panel heavily corroded [outside prescribed areas]

other areas of chassis and under body becoming very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,296 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 89,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,286 miles

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

rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats not being in the upright position

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,286 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to rear seats not being in the upright position

Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear seat belts not tested

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,126 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres slightly wearing on edges of tread

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,538 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,422 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,916 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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W556 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W556 RNP, 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 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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