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W822 BEC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,740 mi
Last recorded100,740 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW822 BEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) +steering box ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in drivers veiw (8.3.1d)

all underbody undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,595 miles

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch /boot floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,253 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,678 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,633 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,146 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,892 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,119 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 50,119 miles

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

unable to check rear door due to cycle rack

Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,530 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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W822 BEC 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 81.3%.

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 W822 BEC, 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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W822 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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