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W103 XGE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,474 mi
Last recorded89,474 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 XGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 89,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,137 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 86,245 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,785 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 81,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,624 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 78,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,058 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 70,368 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,842 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 63,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.5 % (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,631 miles

Rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,300 miles

22% imbalance on front brakes - reqs investigation

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,283 miles

Advise rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,026 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 30,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,480 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,009 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W103 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W103 XGE, 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 W103 XGE registered?

W103 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W103 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W103 XGE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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