2000 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · W298 ABD
2000 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2000. Recorded mileage 130,282 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W298 ABD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 130,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W298 ABD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Suzuki Jimny (W298 ABD) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
W298 ABD Mileage History
- 08/05/200682,085 mi
- 08/05/200797,905 mi+15,820 mi
- 09/05/200797,949 mi+44 mi
- 08/05/2008108,727 mi+10,778 mi
- 06/05/2009110,715 mi+1,988 mi
- 06/05/2009110,715 mi
- 09/04/2010113,429 mi+2,714 mi
- 09/05/2011117,175 mi+3,746 mi
- 24/04/2012118,083 mi+908 mi
- 27/04/2012118,086 mi+3 mi
- 30/04/2013118,153 mi+67 mi
- 08/05/2014118,219 mi+66 mi
- 07/05/2015118,402 mi+183 mi
- 07/05/2015118,402 mi
- 13/06/2016123,666 mi+5,264 mi
- 26/04/2017124,185 mi+519 mi
- 05/06/2018124,740 mi+555 mi
- 12/06/2019125,128 mi+388 mi
- 14/06/2019125,130 mi+2 mi
- 27/05/2020126,185 mi+1,055 mi
- 06/08/2021127,553 mi+1,368 mi
- 02/08/2022128,929 mi+1,376 mi
- 17/07/2023129,068 mi+139 mi
- 17/07/2024129,313 mi+245 mi
- 17/07/2024129,313 mi
- 14/07/2025129,606 mi+293 mi
- 06/07/2026130,282 mi+676 mi
- 06/07/2026130,282 mi
Average of roughly 2,391 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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The front hubs engage via vacuum; a small leak in a rubber hose will prevent 4WD from working.
- Floor Pan and Sill CorrosionSerious
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