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W656 PEU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,065 mi
Last recorded122,065 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 PEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2022 122,065 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake binding

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

exhaust deteriorated and blowing

Pass 10 Dec 2019 116,895 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2019 116,886 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2018 113,733 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,926 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2017 110,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 107,143 miles

exhaust detereated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2016 107,084 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,192 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,120 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,747 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,101 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all fuel pipes corroded and rear diff leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,726 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 83,203 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 76,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,099 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 72,084 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 61,511 miles

slight play in NSF swivel joint

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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W656 PEU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W656 PEU, 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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W656 PEU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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