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W654 GBW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,803 mi
Last recorded108,803 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 GBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,803 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,287 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,745 miles

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

Rear Axle and all suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 105,728 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Axle and all suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,629 miles

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

both innersills covered with underseal

Fail 21 Feb 2019 104,623 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,198 miles

Central Front suspension pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,419 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,585 miles

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

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,462 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 81,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,083 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 75,083 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,194 miles

O/S/R tyre has 2 punctures

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,276 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,662 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 30,542 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust box in poor condition

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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W654 GBW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W654 GBW, 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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W654 GBW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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