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W971 PFS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 PFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 62,303 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,234 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all 4 shockers - bushes perished

catalyst badly corroded

front and rear axles - suspension arm bushes cracked badly

n/s/f tyre cracked badly on treads

n/s/f tyre edges on 2mm

n/s/r tyre cracked badly

nail in edge of n/s/f tyre - not repairable

o/s/f tyre cracked badly on treads

o/s/f tyre only just passed on centre three quarters - on 1.6 mm

slight play in both rear wheel bearings/axle joints

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,465 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,464 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from front diff steering joint nearside

Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,642 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 44,642 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 42,234 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,864 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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W971 PFS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W971 PFS, 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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W971 PFS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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