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W831 JVV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,165 mi
Last recorded74,165 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 JVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,165 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,359 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,141 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,141 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,671 miles

advise front number plate slightly deterated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,671 miles

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

advise front number plate slightly deterated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate delaminating

Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate delaminating

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,660 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads low

Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,577 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)

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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W831 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W831 JVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W831 JVV registered?

W831 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W831 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W831 JVV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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