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V39 DBD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,020 mi
Last recorded137,020 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 DBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 137,020 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 136,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 136,320 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 132,812 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 132,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 129,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2016 129,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 126,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

undre body corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 123,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 120,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 117,751 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 114,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in swivel joints o-s front suspension

Fail 1 Jun 2010 110,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in swivel joints o-s front suspension

Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,518 miles

near side rear wheel slightly bent advise.

rear exhaust section poor condition.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,988 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 95,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 85,076 miles

rear silencer corroded

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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V39 DBD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V39 DBD, 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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V39 DBD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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