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W72 WFB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 WFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,526 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,484 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 85,484 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,890 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 73,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 55,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,817 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Nearside wiper starting to split

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

Sill covers fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,203 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 43,113 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,929 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,586 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 WFB 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 81%.

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 W72 WFB, 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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W72 WFB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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