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V462 RCX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,887 mi
Last recorded63,887 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV462 RCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 63,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front child seat

Fail 13 Dec 2017 63,840 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 61,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 56,994 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 56,994 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 56,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,222 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 53,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,317 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,084 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,070 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,353 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 42,344 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,884 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,188 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,075 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 36,075 miles

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

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

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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V462 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 61.1%.

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 V462 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 V462 RCX registered?

V462 RCX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 January 2000.

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