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W708 JBJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,455 mi
Last recorded126,455 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 JBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 126,455 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2017 124,753 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 118,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 112,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,114 miles

exhaust system corroded

extensive general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2012 105,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 89,967 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,922 miles

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

light general underside age related corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 65,474 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,150 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 49,775 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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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.

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