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W561 VNY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,821 mi
Last recorded93,821 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 VNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 93,821 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,121 miles

corrosion to underside rear chassis and axle both sides

Fail 4 Nov 2013 84,121 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to underside rear chassis and axle both sides

Pass 7 Nov 2012 84,779 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,580 miles

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

both steering balls corroded and pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,497 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,523 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,868 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 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VNY, 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 W561 VNY registered?

W561 VNY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W561 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W561 VNY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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