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W646 VGH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,322 mi
Last recorded98,322 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 VGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,322 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f diff seals leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2014 98,318 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f diff seals leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,530 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,811 miles

rear tyres low thread and perished

Fail 6 Sep 2010 80,806 miles

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

rear tyres low thread and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,381 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 55,477 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 55,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,256 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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W646 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W646 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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What year was W646 VGH registered?

W646 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W646 VGH safe to buy?

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