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W72 GUM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,783 mi
Last recorded136,783 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 GUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 136,783 miles

both inner sills corrosion

front discs pitting

front reg damaged

fuel pipes corrosion

n/s/f behind headlight corrosion

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/f pads low

o/s/f body mount corrosion

o/s/f link rod slight play

o/s/r shocker oil mist

Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,589 miles

o/s/f link rod, play

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion two places

fuel pipes corrosion

n/s/f disc pitting

Offside Front o/s/f floor /sill corrosion

boot floor corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2015 129,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit change soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front o/s/f floor /sill corrosion

boot floor corrosion

fuel pipes corrosion

n/s/f disc pitting

o/s/f link rod, play

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion two places

Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,060 miles

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

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

front near both headlight corrosion

o/s reg light dull

o/s/f link rod slight play

o/s/f near body mount corrosion

o/s/r inner wheel arch bad corrosion

rear exhaust box joint slight leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,138 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

heat sheild on CAT loose

n/s corrosion behind headlight

Fail 1 Oct 2013 110,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

heat sheild on CAT loose

n/s corrosion behind headlight

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,698 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,024 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,635 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 69,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,557 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 54,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 36,267 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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W72 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W72 GUM, 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 W72 GUM registered?

W72 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 June 2000.

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