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W796 JVV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 JVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 88,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 88,059 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 85,945 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil residue

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 83,192 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,801 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes are corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

both rear body mounting points have corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,157 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 80,156 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel and transmission pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,395 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,518 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 205/70/15/H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,118 miles

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

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,060 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,455 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 63,325 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,482 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,092 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,394 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,355 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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W796 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W796 JVV, 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 W796 JVV registered?

W796 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W796 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W796 JVV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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