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W57 GUM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,289 mi
Last recorded86,289 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 GUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2013 81,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front diff pipes corroded

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f hub sill leaking

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 May 2013 81,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front diff pipes corroded

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f hub sill leaking

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2012 75,190 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

age cracking to all tyres

both front tractor joints weeping

corrosion to body

corrosion to chassis

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

heavy corrosion to nsr rear most body to chassis

nsf headlight support u/s slightly loose

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 3 May 2012 75,190 miles

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

corrosion to body

corrosion to chassis

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

both front tractor joints weeping

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

age cracking to all suspension rubbers

age cracking to all tyres

heavy corrosion to nsr rear most body to chassis

nsf headlight support u/s slightly loose

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 9 May 2011 68,434 miles

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

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

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

brake and fuel pipes coverd with underseal

Pass 19 May 2010 60,187 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 60,187 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 May 2009 51,843 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 51,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 44,190 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 44,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 41,073 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,604 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 37,571 miles

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

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

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

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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W57 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W57 GUM, 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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W57 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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