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W616 VGH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,391 mi
Last recorded111,391 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 VGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 111,374 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both due to having led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush bottom bush has fallen out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount is not attached (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down can move steering wheel up and down and side to side (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bushes both have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) also steering wheel is missing 2 fixing bolts (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded attached to o/s/r chassis rail ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,153 miles

Both Front Axle Swivel Pins Have Slight A Leak

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 101,736 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both front swivel joint leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,319 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower joints have movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens's cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat tilts when required, but does not slide forwards

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

both front swivel hubs leaking

exhaust system rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2018 95,319 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower joints have movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens's cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front seat tilts when required, but does not slide forwards

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

both front swivel hubs leaking

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,600 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front lower swivel has play

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower swivel has play

Offside Front Swivel hub leaking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,612 miles

All tyres perishing in sidewalls

Front 4wd locking hub pipes badly rusted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Aug 2015 72,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,391 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,763 miles

Front axle steering knuckle joints badly rusted and pitted.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,785 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,696 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,264 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 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VGH, 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 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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