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V452 RCX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,443 mi
Last recorded113,443 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 RCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,443 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,915 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise corrosion

Fail 28 May 2014 92,915 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,110 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread

Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 31 May 2012 66,475 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 66,368 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,440 miles

Both front brake discs worn/scoured/pitted

Both front wipers starting to streak slightly split

Fail 6 Jun 2011 57,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs worn/scoured/pitted

Both front wipers starting to streak slightly split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,331 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,039 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,036 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,250 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,348 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,047 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,734 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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V452 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 V452 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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V452 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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