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W79 NHL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,718 mi
Last recorded132,718 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 NHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,718 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

underside muddy

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play and leaking.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 116,636 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underneath headlamp unit (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underneath headlamp unit (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front swivel joint badly leaking and also has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2016 115,187 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 115,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 110,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,322 miles

rear exaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 95,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

axle breather pipes rusty

rust on power steering pipes

steering swivals rusty

Fail 25 May 2010 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

axle breather pipes rusty

main beam warning light inop

rust on power steering pipes

steering swivals rusty

Pass 18 May 2009 83,705 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 83,705 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 69,157 miles

trackter joint slightly pitted

Fail 13 May 2008 69,157 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

trackter joint slightly pitted

Pass 16 May 2007 62,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 58,575 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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W79 NHL 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 68.8%.

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 W79 NHL, 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 W79 NHL registered?

W79 NHL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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