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W57 JNF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 JNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Fail 13 Jan 2017 100,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,507 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,500 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bodysill covers fitted, full inspection of sills not possible

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,143 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,015 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front hubs lube pipes corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,915 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front hubs lube pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,083 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 70,067 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,480 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

n/s/f swivel ball is pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

exhaust back box is corroded

n/s/f swivel ball is pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,886 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES

EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED, AND BAFFLES LOOSE

FUEL PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE AT REAR.

METAL PIPES GOING ONTO POWER STEERING HOSES ARE CORRODED

NOTE ADVISE REAR FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BEEN CLEANED AND GREASED ALSO FUEL PIPE . ALL FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED UP.

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

STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT HUB SWIVEL BALLS ARE STARTING TO PIT AND CORRODE

Fail 8 Oct 2008 55,886 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE IN PLACES

EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED, AND BAFFLES LOOSE

FUEL PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE AT REAR.

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

METAL PIPES GOING ONTO POWER STEERING HOSES ARE CORRODED

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

REAR OFFSIDE INNER CARRIER BUSH IS STARTING TO SEPERATE FROM BONDING . ALSO REAR NEARSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM OUTER CARRIER BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE FROM BONDING

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE PUNTURED

STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT HUB SWIVEL BALLS ARE STARTING TO PIT AND CORRODE

STRONG ADVISE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REQUIRES TOPPING UP

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 49,979 miles

n/s/f wiper is split at the end

n/s/r tyre is cracking between the tread

Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,061 miles

o/s/f n/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to 2mm & cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,796 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking

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 JNF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 W57 JNF, 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 W57 JNF registered?

W57 JNF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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