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W96 PCV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,352 mi
Last recorded106,352 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,352 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

all repairs are covered in waxoil

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2023 106,348 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking before cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

all repairs are covered in waxoil

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2023 106,340 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure x2 (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,356 miles

both front body mountings corroded

rear spring mounting corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 103,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 100,520 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 100,486 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,195 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from hose to compensator Metal pipe from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 96,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe from hose to compensator Metal pipe from hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 93,243 miles

Front diff pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2017 93,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front diff pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + front (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,354 miles

FRONT DIFF PIPES RUSTY

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED OUTSIDE PERSCRIBE AREA

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 89,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT DIFF PIPES RUSTY

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED OUTSIDE PERSCRIBE AREA

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 84,436 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front slan panel Corroded (uner headlights)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff breather pipes corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 84,377 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front slan panel Corroded (uner headlights)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff breather pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 80,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 75,538 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 71,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 68,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 64,508 miles

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,428 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,428 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 13 Jun 2008 53,883 miles

osf tyre perished

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,883 miles

engine oil low

osf tyre perished

coolant low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,321 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 42,321 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,889 miles

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

advise offside+nearside rear tyres perished

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 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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