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W788 RRB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,736 mi
Last recorded99,736 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 RRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,938 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,081 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 96,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside under body inner sills (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake hose ferrule at inner wing area (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (3.5.1i)

all front and rear suspension components corroded and heavy corrosion in places

both front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded in places

chassis assembly corroded in places

exhaust rear silencer assembly outer metal casing corroded and breaking up

front and rear axles heavy corrosion in places

under body floor panels corroded in places

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,903 miles

Centre Rear Silencer outer casing breaking up

Front Heavy corrosion on both front road springs

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,903 miles

Centre 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Siezed up (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Rear Silencer outer casing breaking up

Front Heavy corrosion on both front road springs

Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,627 miles

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 6 Oct 2014 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,093 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,085 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

auto lube pipes corroded

sill covers fitted-ltd inspection

unable to check o/s/f wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,684 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 86,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside Inner sills

Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,236 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 70,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,405 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 67,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

metal fuel lines under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 60,457 miles

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

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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W788 RRB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W788 RRB, 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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W788 RRB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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