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W769 VGW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,110 mi
Last recorded106,110 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW769 VGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 106,110 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In wheel arch at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clipped to chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 102,270 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 102,251 miles

Emissions not tested CO reading too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At clips on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 100,452 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At clips on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security At body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,583 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 91,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,412 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,565 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2013 74,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,952 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,935 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking and close to legal limit

offside front tyre sidewall cracking and close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,371 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,790 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls are cracking.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,395 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,331 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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W769 VGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W769 VGW, 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 W769 VGW registered?

W769 VGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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