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W729 ULR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 ULR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,500 miles

advise fuel & b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue o/s/r under body by suspension top mount & at side of body

advise n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

advise screw in o/s/f tyre

advise o/s ball hub inner seal leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2011 85,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

advise fuel & b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue o/s/r under body by suspension top mount & at side of body

advise n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

advise screw in o/s/f tyre

advise o/s ball hub inner seal leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,784 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,554 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 54,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 43,171 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 43,171 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 43,171 miles

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

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 ULR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W729 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

W729 ULR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W729 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W729 ULR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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