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W715 LPY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW715 LPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 107,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Central Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 102,487 miles

Off side front brake stiff

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side top (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under vehicle painted whith black tar-sealer

Fail 24 May 2016 102,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Off side front brake stiff

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side top (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under vehicle painted whith black tar-sealer

Fail 23 Apr 2016 102,426 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 95,691 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,426 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,645 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 87,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded.

slight bind o/s front brake.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,865 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 79,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear chassis bolts and nuts corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 75,773 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear chassis bolts and nuts corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,573 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 66,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,232 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,744 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 43,744 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 34,988 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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W715 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W715 LPY, 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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W715 LPY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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