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W991 BCW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 BCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 86,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 85,522 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

vehicle underside corroded in various places, body also corroded in front wheel arch area but not near to chassis to body mounting points

Fail 15 Apr 2020 85,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle to shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch from flexi back to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability securing bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

vehicle underside corroded in various places, body also corroded in front wheel arch area but not near to chassis to body mounting points

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,157 miles

extensive welding been carried out to under vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,967 miles

extensive welding been carried out to vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2018 82,967 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

extensive welding been carried out to vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,907 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,906 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

under vehicle rusty and corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,826 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 80,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 78,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,318 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,322 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,737 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 72,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,519 miles

signs of slight corrosion around inner sills.

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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W991 BCW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W991 BCW, 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 W991 BCW registered?

W991 BCW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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