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W717 VDD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,448 mi
Last recorded91,448 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 VDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 91,448 miles

4x4 air system all pipes corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chassis undersealed, Parts that have no underseal are corroded

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner arches rear of arch corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,146 miles

4x4 air lock lines corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Middle broken off but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn but not excessively

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s/f and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 89,146 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm twisted (3.4 (b) (ii))

4x4 air lock lines corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Middle broken off but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn but not excessively

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s/f and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,450 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 bracket broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes corroded ()

Offside Front Axle swivel joint corroded and pitted

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn King pins worn in housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle swivel housing leaking (differential oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 bracket broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes corroded ()

Offside Front Axle swivel joint corroded and pitted

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,988 miles

Front prop rear UJ has slight play

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Swivel housing bearings have play. Swivel leaking lots of grease.

vehicle underside corroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both over axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front prop rear UJ has slight play

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel housing bearings have play. Swivel leaking lots of grease.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle underside corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm-2.5mm (205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside+offside over chassis brake pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody fuel lines corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 205 70 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

front discs corroded

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,369 miles

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

both front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,426 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 62,426 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,794 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,414 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,611 miles

both wiper blades worn.rear exhaust box outer shell corroded.surface corrosion to both front brake discs and front swivel joints.slight fluctuation on rear brakes.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,606 miles

corrosion starting at;rear exhaust box.front brake discs and front tractor joints.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 37,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion starting at;rear exhaust box.front brake discs and front tractor joints.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,593 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,785 miles

child seats fitted to rear.rear exhaust box corroding.n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to limits.14% imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 17,980 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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W717 VDD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W717 VDD, 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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W717 VDD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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