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W746 RVT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,180 mi
Last recorded89,180 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW746 RVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,180 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,043 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 81,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,189 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,189 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,684 miles

advise front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,684 miles

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

advise front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,055 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,869 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,558 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,243 miles

advise play in n/s front swivel pins

Fail 1 Nov 2007 34,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,805 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 31,805 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 24,563 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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W746 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W746 RVT, 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 W746 RVT registered?

W746 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W746 RVT safe to buy?

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