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W718 RVT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 RVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 62,204 miles

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

corrosion to underbody

Fail 26 May 2026 62,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to underbody

Fail 1 May 2026 62,183 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting most rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting most rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 60,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2024 60,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 55,956 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,085 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,726 miles

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Rear seat missing at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 43,705 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test body chassis corroded would fail if seat replaced

Pass 19 Aug 2019 40,944 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,245 miles

Hole in member by o/s/r body mount trim covering sills not allowing a full inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2018 37,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above chassis leg and exhaust. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above chassis leg and exhaust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount in front of the rear wheels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear floor rusted and holed above chassis leg.

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of the rear wheels. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,085 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 35,085 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 33,336 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,547 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 31,547 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,892 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,786 miles

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

n/s/f , o/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r tyres perished

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 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W718 RVT, 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 W718 RVT registered?

W718 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W718 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W718 RVT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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