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V249 LKN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,495 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,938 miles

Body has slight corrosion Large areas of severe corrosion not considered to be in a prescribed area or cause body to be insecure at this time. (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres perished

Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Large areas of severe corrosion not considered to be in a prescribed area or cause body to be insecure at this time. (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2015 76,731 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 76,731 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 75,699 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 75,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 72,324 miles

Front axle oil leak near side.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported.

Pass 8 May 2013 72,324 miles

Front axle oil leak near side.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,169 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,831 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

offside front hub seal weeping

rear boot floor holed. not within 30cm of suspension, body mounts

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,158 miles

Exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded away but not blowing

Near side front tyre close to wear limit

Under rear load area starting to rust at seam

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,477 miles

nearside and offside steering balls corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,631 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 41,630 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 38,040 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,717 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,368 miles

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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V249 LKN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V249 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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V249 LKN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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