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W579 BHK

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,733 mi
Last recorded78,733 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 BHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,106 miles

Offside Rear tyre approx 2mm inner edge

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded..

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,978 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 75,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished slightly.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,742 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 63,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,708 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 48,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,178 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 45,178 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 43,429 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,429 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,620 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,620 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 41,553 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,568 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,568 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 28,887 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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W579 BHK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W579 BHK, 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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W579 BHK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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