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W129 XGE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,271 mi
Last recorded89,271 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 XGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,271 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 89,260 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,076 miles

Corrosion underneath

Exhaust knocking

Fuel pipes badly corroded

Nearside Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside rear tyre wall cracked

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 87,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broke (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail Transfer box underneath,support bracket broken (6.1.D.1b)

Corrosion underneath

Exhaust knocking

Fuel pipes badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Play at offside front wheel,possible w,bearing

Offside Rear Tyre wall cracked

Oil leak

Oil low.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,032 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** N/S/F TYRE ON 1.8MM TREAD DEPTH

all four tyres perished on outer walls

fuel lines corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2.2mm tread depth

oil leak at sump gasket

slight play on steering box

Fail 25 Aug 2014 83,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

**STRONG ADVISE** N/S/F TYRE ON 1.8MM TREAD DEPTH

all four tyres perished on outer walls

fuel lines corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2.2mm tread depth

oil leak at sump gasket

slight play on steering box

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,614 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 78,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 78,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly smokey

nearside front road wheel slightly tight to rotate

nearside rear trailing arm rear bush has slight play

offside rear tyre 8ply van

slight corrosion to chassis,steering and suspension components

slight corrosion to mild steel brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrules

battery insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,907 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2012 72,902 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,658 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 67,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 67,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,475 miles

Slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 12 Oct 2009 63,475 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,438 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 60,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 54,526 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 54,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,766 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 39,766 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front 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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W129 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W129 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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W129 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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