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W639 VGH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,525 mi
Last recorded86,525 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW639 VGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes out of rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Surface rust on both front brake discs

UNEVEN APPLICATION OF REAR BRAKES

Vaccumn pipes on front axle corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 86,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive hunting on accelaration (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes out of rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

EMITS FUMES/VAPOUR AT IDLE ACCELERATION

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

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

Surface rust both front brake discs

Vaccumn pipes on front axle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 86,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering lower hub to axle. Heavy oil leak also (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 out of compensator (3.6.B.2c)

EMITS FUMES/ VAPOUR At idle & acceleration

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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 Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

VACCUMN PIPES OF FRONT AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,254 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,867 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,039 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,695 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 24,502 miles

Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 24,502 miles

Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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W639 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W639 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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W639 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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