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W82 VTG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,527 mi
Last recorded83,527 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW82 VTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner look low (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both plastic lenes (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Upper coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 83,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner look low (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both plastic lenes (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Upper coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 79,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

has slight play in steering system

Fail 20 May 2016 79,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

has slight play in steering system

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,844 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 74,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 63,770 miles

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2012 64,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 60,554 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 60,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 56,139 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 51,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 46,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 42,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 37,902 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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W82 VTG 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 75%.

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 W82 VTG, 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 W82 VTG registered?

W82 VTG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W82 VTG safe to buy?

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