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W848 PUY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

57,810 mi
Last recorded57,810 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 PUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 57,810 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 57,793 miles

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

Undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2024 57,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,747 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,530 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 57,050 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,932 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,002 miles

Central Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,227 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,140 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,812 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 39,806 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,595 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,027 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,986 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,272 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 16,430 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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W848 PUY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W848 PUY, 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 W848 PUY registered?

W848 PUY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W848 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W848 PUY shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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