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V242 LKN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,578 mi
Last recorded115,578 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 115,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 115,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 103,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp slightly dim

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 103,539 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 86,681 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 86,681 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 72,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,966 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 70,007 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,637 miles

offside rear lamp has water ingress

rear silencer deteriorating

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,160 miles

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

o/s hub seal us

prop seal leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2011 64,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s hub seal us

prop seal leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,108 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 52,108 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 50,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 41,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V242 LKN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V242 LKN, 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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V242 LKN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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