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W699 ULW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,409 mi
Last recorded141,409 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 ULW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 141,409 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general rust underneath

Pass 7 Aug 2018 134,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to/from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

rear floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 6 Aug 2018 134,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to/from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

rear floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 125,484 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion on offside rear inner sill

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,713 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 111,713 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 106,913 miles

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 23 May 2013 106,913 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

offside rear brake shoes suspected to be worn

Pass 3 May 2012 101,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks in side walls and tread

exhaust system rusty but not leaking

Fail 2 May 2012 101,477 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have cracks in side walls and tread

exhaust system rusty but not leaking

Pass 6 May 2011 50,406 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,933 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,735 miles

front inner brake pads not clearly visible

off side and near side front diff ball swivels corroded

off side and near side rear diff/wheel bearings slightly noise

oil leak from engine sump and rocker cover

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,607 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

noise from off side front suspension area

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

stone chips and scrathes on windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,466 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

front inner brake pads not visible

noise from off side front suspension area

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

stone chips and scrathes on windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,577 miles

off side and near side front inner brake pads not visible

slight play in front steering system. †off side front suspension ball and socket to road wheel corroded and noisey.

Pass 8 May 2006 53,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,391 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 53,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W699 ULW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W699 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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W699 ULW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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