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W697 EUB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,642 mi
Last recorded82,642 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 EUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

all chassis corroded

boot floor corroded

both front swivel joints worn

both sills corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

all chassis corroded

boot floor corroded

both front swivel joints worn

both sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,585 miles

Offside Front seat collapsing

front tyres cracking

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight play in n/s/f steering

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various areas of underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,572 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front seat collapsing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres cracking

slight bind to n/s/r brake

slight play in n/s/f steering

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

various areas of underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,183 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underneath of vehicle of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,534 miles

chassis corroded

child seat fitted at time of test

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

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

both front king-pin bearings, slight play

both rear shock absorbers weak

complete exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in both front wheels bearings

transfer box insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2016 67,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking pipe next to tank (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snaopped (7.1.1)

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

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

both front king-pin bearings, slight play

both rear shock absorbers weak

child seat fitted at time of test

complete exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in both front wheels bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,123 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r floor slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,824 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

centre stop lamp - 1 of 5 bulbs not working

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,821 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

centre stop lamp - 1 of 5 bulbs not working

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,530 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake balance- advise brake service

Fail 2 Aug 2010 94,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,069 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,583 miles

nearside rear reflector/lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,583 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front swivel hub housing seal failed,oil contamination to tyre inner wall

nearside rear reflector/lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,759 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 30,759 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

oil from osf swivel hub on tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,494 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

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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W697 EUB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W697 EUB, 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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W697 EUB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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