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W687 RYC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 RYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel needs adjusting

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play detected offside front wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,312 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 88,272 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,769 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 84,769 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,437 miles

N/S and O/S Rear tyres Perished Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S and O/S Rear tyres Perished Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,631 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,189 miles

Fuel pipes coroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,758 miles

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,371 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 66,359 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,004 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 59,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,839 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,211 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,455 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 45,455 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,862 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 39,862 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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W687 RYC 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 65.2%.

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 W687 RYC, 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 W687 RYC registered?

W687 RYC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 June 2000.

Is W687 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W687 RYC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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