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V680 JGS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,888 mi
Last recorded110,888 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 JGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 110,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 103,623 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 103,484 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 95,544 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing through tread and sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2014 95,544 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing through tread and sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,023 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,023 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 83,987 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 83,972 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2011 78,019 miles

exhaust downpipe to catalyst cracked

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,134 miles

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

slight binding to nearside front brake

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 56,608 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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V680 JGS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V680 JGS, 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 V680 JGS registered?

V680 JGS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V680 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V680 JGS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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