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W829 ULK

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,873 mi
Last recorded59,873 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW829 ULK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 59,873 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,285 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2018 56,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,757 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,673 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 53,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 53,631 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,258 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,068 miles

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)

engine oil leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,182 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,103 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 47,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,916 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,945 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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W829 ULK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W829 ULK, 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 W829 ULK registered?

W829 ULK is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W829 ULK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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