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W98 PCV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,922 mi
Last recorded49,922 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 PCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 49,922 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 49,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,311 miles

BODY RUSTY

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Near Body Mount Near Body Mount Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Mounting Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill Near Body Mount Near Body Mount Slightly Corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside floor to sills and inner rear sills corroded

offside and nearside front axle spring cups corroded

offside and nearside front tyres wearing outer edges

offside and nearside rear body mounts to chassis corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2019 43,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside from valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside floor to sills and inner rear sills corroded

offside and nearside front axle spring cups corroded

offside and nearside front tyres wearing outer edges

offside and nearside rear body mounts to chassis corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,732 miles

offside nearside front axle hubs corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 17 Jul 2017 41,711 miles

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

offside nearside front axle hubs corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

centre section slight corrosion and mount broken but secure

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

nearside rear light lens slight damage

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,791 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure

nearside front tyre between 2 and 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

rear exhaust corroded

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,583 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,968 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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W98 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W98 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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W98 PCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W98 PCV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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