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W787 PNL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,267 mi
Last recorded88,267 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 PNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 88,267 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,254 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER CILL INNER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 84,899 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

corrosion in rear floor not prescribed area

Fail 21 May 2018 84,898 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

corrosion in rear floor not prescribed area

Pass 22 May 2017 79,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 79,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 75,097 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

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

main chassis corroded

slight play o/s/f swivel joint

swivel joints corroded

under body and several over areas corrode

Fail 25 May 2016 75,091 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s /r inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

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

main chassis corroded

slight play o/s/f swivel joint

swivel joints corroded

under body and several over areas corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,204 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all coil springs coroded

Fail 29 May 2015 72,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all coil springs coroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily coroded

Pass 28 May 2014 69,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

hole in boot floor

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to perish

n/s/r suspension arm bush starting to perish

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to perish

o/s/r suspension arm bush starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,328 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,219 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,219 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,467 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

a/ both front to rear brake pipes

a/ fuel pipes starting to corrode

a/ offside front brake pipe

Fail 28 Jan 2010 54,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

a/ both front to rear brake pipes

a/ fuel pipes starting to corrode

a/ offside front brake pipe

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 41,124 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 41,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhaust catalyst rattle

front no plate cracked

front tractor joints corroded

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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W787 PNL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 W787 PNL, 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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W787 PNL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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