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W718 NYJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,241 mi
Last recorded99,241 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 NYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 99,241 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,366 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides radius arm bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 93,360 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting unhooked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle assy (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides radius arm bushes to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near and Offside, sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,220 miles

All four tyres perished and cracked

Corrosion to inner sills

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,892 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both front coil spring corroded

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,470 miles

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

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

advisory brake warning light on

advisory fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,547 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,547 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,174 miles

Both fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake light stays on

Nearside front wheel binding by hand

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

Various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,056 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,056 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,143 miles

all 4 tyres are in poor condition /tread spliting

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,216 miles

headlamp aims on lower limit

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

wipers poor and offside split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,774 miles

cambelt last changed?

rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

various minor body damage

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,267 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,400 miles

all tyre valves perished

both front tracter joint balls pitted

cambelt last changed?

rear exhaust section outer shield rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,862 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,840 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 50,840 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake pad thickness low

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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W718 NYJ 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 81%.

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 W718 NYJ, 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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W718 NYJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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