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W698 ULW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 ULW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,166 miles

front and rear coil springs corroding

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

park brake light not working

slight play both front and rear prop shaft universal joints

windscreen damage zone b

Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

front and rear coil springs corroding

front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

park brake light not working

slight play both front and rear prop shaft universal joints

windscreen damage zone b

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,455 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front tyres cracking

corrosion to rear chassis

dampness around nearside front CV joint

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

handbrake warning lamp not illuminating on dash

uneven wear to offside rear tyre

windscreen damage outside zone 'A'

Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,365 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front tyres cracking

corrosion to rear chassis

dampness around nearside front CV joint

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

handbrake warning lamp not illuminating on dash

uneven wear to offside rear tyre

windscreen damage outside zone 'A'

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished and split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body to chassis mount in front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 92,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished and split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body to chassis mount in front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracks/perish

fuel pipes corroded

plastic over sills

Fail 14 Sep 2015 88,240 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all four tyres cracks/perish

fuel pipes corroded

plastic over sills

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,117 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cracks in wall of offside front tyre

gorrosion on fuel pipes

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,175 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,151 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,167 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 76,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,163 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,279 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,780 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 45,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,586 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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W698 ULW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W698 ULW, 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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W698 ULW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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