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V688 LTA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,464 mi
Last recorded151,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 LTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2020 151,464 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 148,510 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear body mount corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 145,309 miles

Middle exhaust hanger broken

Fail 9 Jul 2018 145,298 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Jul 2017 142,801 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 142,801 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 140,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

brake pipes are corroded

car under side repaired and under sealed and showing signs of corrosion

rear boot floor repaired from in side

Fail 30 Jun 2016 140,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear rusted and burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes are corroded

car under side is repaired all over and under sealed

car under side showing signs of corrosion

rear boot floor repaired from in side

Pass 31 Jul 2015 136,272 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust knocking

rear seat removed

underside of the vehicle badly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 136,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear exhaust knocking

underside of the vehicle badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,878 miles

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

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

exhaust front to center flange corroded & deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,429 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front sphere weaping oil

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,018 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside spheres corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,646 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded adjacent to offside rear chassis leg

slight corrosion at nearside rear body/chassis mounting

slight corrosion at offside rear body/chassis mounting

Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded adjacent to offside rear chassis leg

slight corrosion at nearside rear body/chassis mounting

slight corrosion at offside rear body/chassis mounting

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,049 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

clutch worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,340 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 66,340 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,965 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,379 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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V688 LTA 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 V688 LTA, 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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V688 LTA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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