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W779 PKS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 PKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,335 miles

fuel pipess corroding exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,416 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,023 miles

fuel lines corroding brake pipes corroding exhaust corroding slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 73,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

all fuel pipes corrodeed

both axle front joints slight leak

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,616 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 66,616 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,262 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 59,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,637 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 51,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,061 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,061 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,171 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 30,171 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 21,113 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 21,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 21,058 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres outside walls cracking

front axle swivals offside corodded and nearside leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2006 18,210 miles

exhaust rear box has outer skins starting to peel

on front axle outer spheres have slight pitting

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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W779 PKS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 W779 PKS, 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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W779 PKS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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