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W763 BHJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,989 mi
Last recorded100,989 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW763 BHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 100,989 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,920 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 95,458 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,959 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 91,959 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear most body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear most body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

Fail 21 Jul 2021 91,840 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear most body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear most body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

Pass 15 Aug 2020 90,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,221 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

front swivels rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,431 miles

Coolant Leak

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 79,532 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,562 miles

pads aprox 65%

stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

pads aprox 65%

rear exhaust box has a light blow and noisey

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,173 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes excessivly carroded

Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,924 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,514 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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W763 BHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W763 BHJ, 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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W763 BHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W763 BHJ safe to buy?

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