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W601 DHJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,318 mi
Last recorded133,318 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 DHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 133,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine oil leak

radiator leaking coolant

slight play in nearside front outer swivel joint

Pass 16 May 2018 129,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 128,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,448 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 124,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine has oil leak

fuel line corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 124,284 miles

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

engine has oil leak

fuel line corroded

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 May 2014 115,260 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 115,260 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 108,092 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all tyres perished

nearside front hub corroded

offside front hub oil seal lerking

Fail 31 May 2013 108,049 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all tyres perished

nearside front hub corroded

offside front hub oil seal lerking

Fail 31 May 2012 101,865 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 101,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 95,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,821 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front hubs badly corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 89,663 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front hubs badly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,412 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 83,412 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,809 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2008 77,809 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

offside front brake disc distorted

Fail 31 May 2007 70,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 70,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly 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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W601 DHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 W601 DHJ, 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 W601 DHJ registered?

W601 DHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 July 2000.

Is W601 DHJ safe to buy?

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