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W596 PHY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,442 mi
Last recorded71,442 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 PHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,442 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2021 71,401 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,834 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear seats removed time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2020 68,777 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,244 miles

no rear seats fitted & seat belts incomplete

Fail 18 Sep 2017 64,216 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play offside front swivel housing has excessive oil leak & excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear section of fuel pipes have surface corrosion

Offside Rear rear section of fuel pipes have surface corrosion

Offside Rear rear section of fuel pipes have surface corrosion

both rear seats & part of seat belts missing

offside front brake binding when brakes are off

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,305 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 41,926 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust corrosion

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2013 35,813 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,713 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,261 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,541 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,758 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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W596 PHY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W596 PHY, 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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W596 PHY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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