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W96 NNJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,114 mi
Last recorded107,114 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 NNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 107,114 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 107,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2017 107,603 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,054 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 106,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,038 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 103,038 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 97,499 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,775 miles

Both front swivel joints leaking grease slightly

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Jan 2013 92,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Both front swivel joints leaking grease slightly

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,189 miles

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

Oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Jan 2012 88,189 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,746 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,626 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 71,123 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,832 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 63,567 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,853 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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W96 NNJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W96 NNJ, 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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W96 NNJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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