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W957 STA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,455 mi
Last recorded125,455 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 STA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 125,455 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 125,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 118,943 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 118,943 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 113,756 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 8 May 2009 108,921 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 99,637 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 99,637 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 79,572 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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W957 STA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W957 STA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W957 STA registered?

W957 STA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W957 STA safe to buy?

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