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W157 XBM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 XBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,972 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft,front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 115,941 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting backing sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft,front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 101,282 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings backing sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings backing sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 86,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,180 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 72,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,729 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

headlamp lens covers in poor condition

off side front tyre cracking on int inside side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,445 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,442 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,896 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,085 miles

Windscreen has stickers and sun strip encroaching into swept area.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,912 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 46,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,094 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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W157 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W157 XBM, 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 W157 XBM registered?

W157 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W157 XBM safe to buy?

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