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J14 CJF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,505 mi
Last recorded68,505 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 CJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 68,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

boot floor is corroded and holed

front Axle swivel joint housings are corroded and pitted

inner and outer sills are corroded and holed

nearside and offside rear inner arches are corroded and holed

rear seat mounting pescribed area is corroded and holed

unable to fully inspect sills due to applied protection

various front body mounts and pescribed areas are corroded and holed

various rear body mounts and pescribed areas are corroded and holed

Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front hub pods worn and slight movement

both rear under arches at chassis holed and corroded

rear bumper loose

rear door hinges worn and dropped of alignment

Fail 20 Jan 2014 60,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front hub pods worn and slight movement

both rear under arches at chassis holed and corroded

front nearside brake disc pitted

rear bumper loose

rear door hinges worn and dropped of alignment

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,355 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,337 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,060 miles

body mounting to nearside rear of floorpan holed/corroded.

surface corrosion in both offside and nearside inner sills.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 54,060 miles

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

body mounting to nearside rear of floorpan holed/corroded.

surface corrosion in both offside and nearside inner sills.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,079 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,959 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2008 43,925 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,933 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 40,933 miles

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,027 miles

vaccum pipes to front axle slight corrosion

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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J14 CJF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J14 CJF, 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 J14 CJF registered?

J14 CJF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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