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W561 DAB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,480 mi
Last recorded96,480 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 DAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 96,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 92,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 88,863 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,346 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 75,589 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,633 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear lower shock absorder bushes slightly worn

drivers seat deteriated

Fail 17 May 2018 65,626 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

driver seat deteriating

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,475 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 58,296 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

petrol pipe slightly coroaded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,765 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,918 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2014 33,039 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,351 miles

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

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

O/S/Rear Tyre,Tread Starting to Crack.

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,877 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 26,875 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,346 miles

all tyres carcking in tread channels

all tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to brake pipes

corrsion to exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,514 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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W561 DAB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W561 DAB, 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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W561 DAB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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