MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
both front hub seals weakening
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroding slight leak from rear joint
general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle
oil leak
under trays fitted
windscreen chipped both zones
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front hub seals slightly damp
exhaust system corroding
general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle
windscreen chipped both zones
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front hub seals weakening
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
front and rear brake pipes corroded
general corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle
windscreen chipped both zones
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front hub seals weakening
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs badly worn
general corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle
windscreen chipped both zones
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroding
exhaust system corroded
extensive general underside age related surface corrosion
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
exhaust system corroded
extensive general underside age related surface corrosion
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
light general underside age related corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W708 JBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W708 JBJ, 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 W708 JBJ registered?
W708 JBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2000.
Is W708 JBJ safe to buy?
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