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W648 VGH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,218 mi
Last recorded124,218 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 VGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 119,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,045 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 113,260 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,328 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 104,508 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 104,465 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link link catching coil spring n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,198 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 94,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,211 miles

modified suspension

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 81,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,875 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 74,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,235 miles

hub balls are corroded, rear coil springs are different

Fail 22 Apr 2010 66,235 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hub balls are corroded, rear coil springs are different

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,437 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded;

oil leak engine;

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,736 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,813 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,085 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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W648 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W648 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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W648 VGH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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