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W771 BHJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,060 mi
Last recorded105,060 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 BHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,830 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 90,828 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,378 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,837 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,213 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,213 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,336 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,627 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 58,795 miles

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

Offside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,719 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,162 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 47,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,863 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,806 miles

both steering knuckles are corroded.

brake pedal anti slip pad worn.

exhaust metal hanging brackets corroded/detached.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both steering knuckles are corroded.

brake pedal anti slip pad worn.

exhaust metal hanging brackets corroded/detached.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,572 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 37,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,614 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,425 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 28,381 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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W771 BHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W771 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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W771 BHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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