MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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 ()
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))
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
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
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
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)
All tyres perishing in sidewalls
Front 4wd locking hub pipes badly rusted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front axle steering knuckle joints badly rusted and pitted.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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.
Is W616 VGH safe to buy?
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