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W557 HOB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,229 mi
Last recorded105,229 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 HOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 105,229 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 105,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,363 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 90,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,315 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,090 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,189 miles

NSF possible axle leak

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

brake pipes corroded

tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,050 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,417 miles

Both Rear And Nearside Front Tyres Starting To Crack

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2010 33,675 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 19,258 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 16,948 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 14,273 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 11,938 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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W557 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W557 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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W557 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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