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W747 RVT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW747 RVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 82,626 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front axle end swivel balls corroded

headlamp beam images deteriorated

n/s/f inner wing/front panel corroded

n/s/r lower inner sill corroded

o/s/f floor/sill area corroded

rear axle/body stabiliser rod weld repaired

rear body underside crossmember corroded/holed

Pass 11 Feb 2023 81,830 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

rear crossmember corroded/holed

Fail 9 Feb 2023 81,828 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

rear crossmember corroded/holed

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower underside covered in mud

Nearside Front and offside tyres perished

Nearside Rear and offside tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,827 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 79,827 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,083 miles

all tyres slight cracking

exhaust corroded/peeling

Fail 6 Sep 2016 76,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis 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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all tyres slight cracking

exhaust corroded/peeling

n/s/f swivel leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,677 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,677 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,251 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,967 miles

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

all tyres cracking on wall

Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,009 miles

both front axle swivvels slight corrosion

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2009 57,904 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 57,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 55,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,161 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,215 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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W747 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W747 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.

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What year was W747 RVT registered?

W747 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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