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W558 HOB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,218 mi
Last recorded104,218 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 HOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,607 miles

handbrake only just good enough

Fail 27 Apr 2015 97,914 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,927 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,131 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 87,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,107 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 82,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,818 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,697 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,683 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,863 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 50,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,205 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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W558 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 W558 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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What year was W558 HOB registered?

W558 HOB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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