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W616 SUY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,018 mi
Last recorded97,018 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 SUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 97,018 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,978 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,605 miles

rear body mount cross member corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 84,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear body mount cross member corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,507 miles

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

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

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

rear body mounts corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 82,507 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,778 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,778 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,713 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,315 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

VACCUUM PIPES ON FRONT DIFF CORRODED

Fail 18 Nov 2014 74,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

VACCUUM PIPES ON FRONT DIFF CORRODED

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside centre body mounting point corroded.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside centre body mounting point corroded.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 67,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,257 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,460 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,176 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,917 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,822 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,336 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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W616 SUY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W616 SUY, 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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W616 SUY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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