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V457 RCX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,121 mi
Last recorded49,121 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 RCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,121 miles

both front wheel bearing have slight play

general underbody corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

rear diff noisey

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,428 miles

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

o/s & n/s front to rear chassis legs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 45,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s & n/s front to rear chassis legs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,166 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 32,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,107 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,465 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 31,465 miles

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)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,326 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 30,326 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,329 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,785 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,088 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 24,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,953 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 21,900 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,151 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 19,151 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

advise rear trailing arm bushes perished

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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V457 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V457 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 V457 RCX registered?

V457 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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