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V399 RCX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 RCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,103 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside muddy

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,929 miles

all tyres perishing

hockey sick bushes deteriated and have slight play

underside dirty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,683 miles

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

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

tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 54,486 miles

Front axle bushes worn

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 27 May 2010 54,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front axle bushes worn

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,661 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,661 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake suspension and steering components rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2008 38,836 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 304,480 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 30,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear seat not in use

Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,687 miles

rear seat belts not tested due part of seat being removed

Fail 26 Jan 2006 23,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear seat belts not tested due part of seat being removed

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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V399 RCX 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 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 V399 RCX, 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 V399 RCX registered?

V399 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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