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W742 HBD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,457 mi
Last recorded64,457 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 HBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,457 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

springs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,457 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 61,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,501 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,667 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,477 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,179 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,536 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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W742 HBD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W742 HBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W742 HBD registered?

W742 HBD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W742 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W742 HBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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