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W723 RVT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,533 mi
Last recorded85,533 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 RVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,533 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,291 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion panel under light (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,316 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,455 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 59,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,104 miles

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

all four shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside front swivel joint housing seals leaking grease

nearside and offside steering arms slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,104 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all four shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes towards rear slightly corroded

nearside and offside front swivel joint housing seals leaking grease

nearside and offside steering arms slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,244 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipe under sealed

Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipe under sealed

Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,247 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all four coilsprings corroded

nearside and offside front and rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated with slight play

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front swivel joint balls corroded and offside joint damp

rear exhaust fouling part of towbar

Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,240 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all four coilsprings corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded towards rear of vehicle

nearside and offside front and rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated with slight play

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front swivel joint balls corroded and offside joint damp

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust fouling part of towbar

vehicle chassis corroded in places

Pass 28 Oct 2010 48,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,787 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes cover in sealer

chasis corroded slightley

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2010 47,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes cover in sealer

chasis corroded slightley

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,305 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,964 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 40,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side swivel joint leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,738 miles

off side swivel joint leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,550 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 35,550 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel lines corroded but not leaking

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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W723 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W723 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 W723 RVT registered?

W723 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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