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W789 RRB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,266 mi
Last recorded85,266 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 RRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,266 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 85,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,393 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,568 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,568 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2016 74,464 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Advanced corrosion to fuel pipes.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front mounting broken. Exhaust secure.

Exhaust middle and rear sections in poor condition.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,240 miles

all coil springs corroded

discs worn and lipped

fuel cap seal deterioated

fuel piopes corroded

o/s/f brake pipes corroded and front to rear pipes corroded

rear tyres perished and cracked

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2013 69,390 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,390 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,394 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 64,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 57,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,330 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,874 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 49,874 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,556 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 40,761 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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W789 RRB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W789 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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What year was W789 RRB registered?

W789 RRB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W789 RRB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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