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W598 VRE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,769 mi
Last recorded69,769 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 VRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 69,769 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired at centre body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired at centre body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,546 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,158 miles

Both rear and nearside front body mounts corroded, but body still secure.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 46,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Both rear and nearside front body mounts corroded, but body still secure.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,156 miles

Towbar corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,380 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,377 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 42,377 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,895 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside horn control not working. Nearside ok. Checked with enquiry line.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,895 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside horn control not working. Nearside ok. Checked with enquiry line.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,956 miles

Fuel pipes corroding at rear

Fail 19 Jun 2008 38,956 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipes corroding at rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,900 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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W598 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold 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 W598 VRE, 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 W598 VRE registered?

W598 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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