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V378 CVV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,563 mi
Last recorded15,563 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 CVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 15,563 miles

Air Bag Light is on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 15,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Air Bag Light is on

Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

O/s/r tyre cracked/perished

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 67,813 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

O/s/r tyre cracked/perished

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,432 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,598 miles

fuel lines heavily corroded in areas

nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Fail 13 Sep 2013 58,598 miles

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

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

fuel lines heavily corroded in areas

nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

slight difference in rear brakes applications

some axle breather metal pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,158 miles

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

dampness at neasrside front hub seal

offside rear metal fuel supply pipes x 2 corroded,but not any leaks at time of test

second from rear exhaust mounting bracket detatched,though system still secured by other mountings

Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,158 miles

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

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

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

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

dampness at neasrside front hub seal

offside rear metal fuel supply pipes x 2 corroded,but not any leaks at time of test

second from rear exhaust mounting bracket detatched,though system still secured by other mountings

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,500 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

fuel pipes corroed but not leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2011 53,500 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

fuel pipes corroed but not leaking

nearside front brake binds slightly

nearside front disk corroed on inner face

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,364 miles

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 13 Sep 2010 50,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,785 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,785 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,629 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 37,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 31,854 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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V378 CVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V378 CVV, 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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V378 CVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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