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W78 JOG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,464 mi
Last recorded71,464 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 JOG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,464 miles

both front hub seals leaking

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2017 71,463 miles

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,557 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,486 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,931 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,645 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 50,991 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 50,991 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,352 miles

minor play nearside rear wheel bearing

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,301 miles

front brake pads worn and nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2006 23,643 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 23,643 miles

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

nearside swivel joint 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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W78 JOG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W78 JOG, 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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W78 JOG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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