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W946 BOF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,695 mi
Last recorded56,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 BOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2018 39,589 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,012 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 37,131 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,297 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 36,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes Corroded

Fuel pipes to tank corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,783 miles

offisdefront hub swivel housing has slight oil leak

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded but not seriously weakened or blowing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,973 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin peeling

slight leak on front hub seal

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,734 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner edges

rear tyres cracking

slight oil leak from o/side front hub ball

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,016 miles

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

suspension bush rubbers starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,363 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,246 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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W946 BOF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W946 BOF, 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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W946 BOF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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