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W631 VLB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,285 mi
Last recorded117,285 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW631 VLB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 117,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,557 miles

N/s and o/s front axle swivel joints slightly pitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 114,557 miles

N/s and o/s front axle swivel joints slightly pitted.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 108,134 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS SLIGHTLY PITTED.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 99,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 92,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 86,271 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 86,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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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W631 VLB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W631 VLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W631 VLB registered?

W631 VLB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W631 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W631 VLB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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