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W866 RCG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,800 mi
Last recorded98,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 RCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 98,800 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 99,742 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,187 miles

slight exhaust blow back box

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,412 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,630 miles

1...slight bind on n/s front brake....2...n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2010 61,733 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 58,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,975 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,361 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 52,361 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear prop shaft joint slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,151 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 43,151 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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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W866 RCG 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 77.8%.

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 W866 RCG, 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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W866 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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