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Y961 ROT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,820 mi
Last recorded59,820 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 ROT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2016 59,820 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,192 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 57,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,620 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,040 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,269 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,698 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 24,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 19,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 13,719 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 13,719 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil Leak on Engine

Power Steering Drive Belt Perishing †

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

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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Y961 ROT 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 71.4%.

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 Y961 ROT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y961 ROT registered?

Y961 ROT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y961 ROT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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