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W816 GSS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,819 mi
Last recorded63,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 GSS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,819 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2022 63,017 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 ()

Fail 14 Dec 2022 63,016 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,145 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and insecure

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

plastic covers on sills

Fail 10 Aug 2016 56,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (front of arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (rear of arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (front of arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (rear of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and insecure

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

plastic covers on sills

rear bumper insecure caused by corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2016 56,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

various parts of floor corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,324 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,321 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 25 May 2015 55,057 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded at body mount

o/s/f inner sill corroded at body mount

oil leak at o/s swivel

Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,611 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,623 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust some corrosoin

nearside sill holed

underside some corrosoin

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,767 miles

Both inner sills some corrosion

Both outer sills covered

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Chassis some corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2011 44,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,032 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,012 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 32,012 miles

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

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

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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W816 GSS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 W816 GSS, 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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W816 GSS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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