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W919 JWL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,568 mi
Last recorded106,568 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW919 JWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,568 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 106,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 106,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 101,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 101,585 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 97,544 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 94,766 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 94,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 90,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,903 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,866 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 81,856 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,833 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,587 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,808 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 63,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,608 miles

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

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

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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W919 JWL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 W919 JWL, 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 W919 JWL registered?

W919 JWL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 August 2000.

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