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W996 ASB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,729 mi
Last recorded84,729 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 ASB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,729 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

PAS pipes corroded.

Side wheel arch cover loose.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,729 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

PAS pipes corroded.

Side wheel arch cover loose.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,261 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded and pitted.

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 79,065 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded and pitted.

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,751 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 73,751 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,982 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,898 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,804 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 59,937 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,406 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 56,296 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Near side rear tyre nailed.

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

Oil leaks from sump or rear main seal and gear box rear seal

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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W996 ASB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W996 ASB, 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 W996 ASB registered?

W996 ASB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W996 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W996 ASB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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