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V981 POC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

104,179 mi
Last recorded104,179 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 POC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,179 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

General undercarriage corrosion

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

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

Rear underbody corroded and holed

Pass 10 Feb 2025 97,445 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General underbody corrosion to the rear

Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,211 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 88,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm roughly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,067 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security entire rear section of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,388 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tread perished/cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,811 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 71,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,612 miles

Corrosion to underside.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,551 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

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

Corrosion to underside.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,615 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,711 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 61,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,813 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,274 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 41,218 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,191 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,083 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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V981 POC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V981 POC, 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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V981 POC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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