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W839 RFX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,714 mi
Last recorded98,714 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 RFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 98,714 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes front to rear corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,830 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and has a nail x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Underbody rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,692 miles

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

rear box in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,543 miles

Exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,743 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,314 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,407 miles

o/s/f wheel has slight bind

slight corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,690 miles

O/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,791 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,554 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,501 miles

both tractor joints slightly corroded

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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W839 RFX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W839 RFX, 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 W839 RFX registered?

W839 RFX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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