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W638 GSO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,931 mi
Last recorded71,931 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 GSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,931 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side, rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,805 miles

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

evidence of extensive previous welding repairs, underbody corroded in places

front inner wing areas holed and corroded

rear tyrewalls perished and cracking

Fail 14 Dec 2015 69,791 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure to rear (7.2.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner -outer sill area (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

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

evidence of extensive previous welding repairs, underbody corroded in places

front inner wing areas holed and corroded

rear tyrewalls perished and cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,376 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 68,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,175 miles

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

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

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

crack in os gearbox mount

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,739 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front inner wings corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 29 Sep 2012 65,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper insecure

front inner wings corroded outwith prescribed areas

o/s/r wheel arch and sill moulding insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2012 65,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

front inner wings corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,533 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front swivel chrome balls heavily corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded outwith prescibed area

Fail 1 Aug 2011 56,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front swivel chrome balls heavily corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded outwith prescibed area

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,879 miles

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

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 30 Aug 2010 52,872 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside inner rear arch corroded but not near a visable prescribed area

offside front brake slight bind

offside inner rear arch corroded but not near a visable prescribed area

tow bar bracket removed

Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,867 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/side front inner wing corroded/holed

o/side front swivel hub corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,685 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f swivel hub knuckle corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2009 51,685 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f swivel hub knuckle corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,543 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,543 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,182 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front swivel hubs very rusty

fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2006 46,182 miles

fuel pipes very rusty

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front swivel hubs very rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2006 46,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front swivel hubs very rusty

fuel pipes very rusty

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 GSO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GSO, 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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W638 GSO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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