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W856 BEC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,281 mi
Last recorded111,281 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 BEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 111,281 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

p.a.s pipes corroding

rear wiper split

Fail 20 May 2010 111,153 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

p.a.s pipes corroding

rear wiper split

Pass 15 May 2009 104,166 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 104,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 96,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2007 90,824 miles

both rear and o/s/f,tyre are starting to perish in the sidewalls.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 83,294 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres outer walls cracking

oil leak

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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W856 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W856 BEC, 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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W856 BEC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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