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W987 MHN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,066 mi
Last recorded92,066 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 MHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 92,066 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,140 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 79,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,324 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION SHERES LEAKING GREASE

Fail 11 Jan 2013 74,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION SHERES LEAKING GREASE

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,250 miles

front brakes slghtly worn

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Dec 2011 65,250 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front brakes slghtly worn

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,731 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,861 miles

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

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

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

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

advise heavy corrosion main fuel pipes under side front to rear [not leaking]

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,297 miles

advise slight corrosion to parts of brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,983 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 48,983 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,788 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 45,788 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 42,530 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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W987 MHN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W987 MHN, 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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What year was W987 MHN registered?

W987 MHN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W987 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W987 MHN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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