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W712 JBJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,120 mi
Last recorded123,120 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 JBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,120 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 123,120 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 118,647 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 11,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced clean head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 112,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 111,663 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 109,077 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 106,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 102,412 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,050 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front swivel hubs corroded

both fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,645 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

unable to check outer sills fully as covered

Pass 14 Jul 2009 81,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 58,372 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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W712 JBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W712 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W712 JBJ registered?

W712 JBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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