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W843 XSB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,655 mi
Last recorded102,655 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 XSB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 102,655 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL FRONT TO REAR ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL ADVISORIES FROM PREVIOUS TEST HAVE BEEN WELD REPAIRED BUT COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 101,751 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS BRACE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,289 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near rear arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 93,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,446 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 76,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,029 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 69,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,090 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 57,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,158 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 44,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 31,675 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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W843 XSB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W843 XSB, 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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W843 XSB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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