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V591 DHC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,795 mi
Last recorded89,795 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV591 DHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

extensive welding repairs carried out to underside.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,937 miles

extensive welding repairs have been carried out

no rear seats fitted

vehicle generally rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2021 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

extensive welding repairs have been carried out

no rear seats fitted

vehicle generally rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,926 miles

Offside Front Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounts below headlamp panels (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering behind headlamp (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle heavly corroded

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded running along chassis ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,639 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside o/s/f tyre perishing outer wall

corrosion front axle breather pipes

reduced brake pad contact area n/s & o/s/f discs

sill covers fitted

steel fuel pipes underbody corroded

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,639 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside o/s/f tyre perishing outer wall

corrosion front axle breather pipes

reduced brake pad contact area n/s & o/s/f discs

sill covers fitted

steel fuel pipes underbody corroded

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 17 Feb 2016 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front axle breather pipes heavily corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

steel fuel pipes underbody heavily corroded

surface corrosion underbody throughout

Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension hubs / bacplates corroded

sill covers fitted

teel fuel pipes underbody corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2015 85,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both n/s & o/s/f side lights slightly dim

front suspension hubs / backplates corrodede

sill covers fitted

steel fuel pipes underbody corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,293 miles

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

front suspension swivel balls corroded

front to rear metal brake and metal fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

small split to near side front wiper blade

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,844 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tow bar corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,274 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,523 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,775 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,049 miles

rear metal fuel line corroded but not leaking general underbody corrosion surface rust

Fail 12 Jan 2009 66,049 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear metal fuel line corroded but not leaking general underbody corrosion surface rust

Pass 23 Jan 2008 60,105 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 60,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,291 miles

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

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

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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V591 DHC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V591 DHC, 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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V591 DHC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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