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W729 BHJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 BHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,231 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014
Fail 11 Oct 2014

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 69,319 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,852 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,679 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 67,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 67,016 miles

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

all 4 tyres sidewall damage

both swivles pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2008 67,016 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all 4 tyres sidewall damage

both swivles pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2007 64,865 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

brake fluid on low

Pass 7 Oct 2006 61,367 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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W729 BHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W729 BHJ, 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 W729 BHJ registered?

W729 BHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W729 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W729 BHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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