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W914 BCE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW914 BCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle - panhard rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel-hub weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,506 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,050 miles

Nearside Front tyre - wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre - wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,329 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers on outer sills - only limited inspection possible

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,065 miles

both outer sill sections not inspected - covered by plastic trims

front exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 67,143 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

front exhaust hanger detached

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,623 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 56,604 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,800 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 48,797 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,998 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,639 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 31,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 29,336 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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W914 BCE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W914 BCE, 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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W914 BCE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W914 BCE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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