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W783 SFP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 SFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 113,942 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,186 miles

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise corrosion on rear body mounts

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,120 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise corrosion on rear body mounts

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,563 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,511 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 90,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 80,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,935 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,491 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,491 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2010 54,502 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 54,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 51,087 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,505 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 38,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,326 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 37,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W783 SFP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W783 SFP, 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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W783 SFP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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