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W638 AFR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,378 mi
Last recorded84,378 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 AFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front hub oil seal weeping oil

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 84,358 miles

Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x3 (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines corrored

no rear seats fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines corrored

no rear seats fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,080 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,076 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 79,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,333 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,263 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 63,263 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,875 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 54,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,048 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,178 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 23,585 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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W638 AFR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W638 AFR, 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 W638 AFR registered?

W638 AFR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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