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W176 XGE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,998 mi
Last recorded131,998 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 XGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 131,998 miles

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2014 130,666 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion, under bonnet, front to rear, above and along rear axle.

Brake servo corroded but operating normally

Front hub swivel balls corroded and leaking oil

Inner sills and floors have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaks fron engine and transmission areas

Pipes to front hubs are corroded and broken in places

Steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 130,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipes have surface corrosion, under bonnet, front to rear, above and along rear axle.

Brake servo corroded but operating normally

Front hub swivel balls corroded and leaking oil

Inner sills and floors have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leaks fron engine and transmission areas

Pipes to front hubs are corroded and broken in places

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 128,820 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 128,820 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 128,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 124,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,387 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,182 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 108,913 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 108,886 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front differential breather pipes correded

Fail 4 Aug 2008 101,086 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 101,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 96,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,139 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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W176 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W176 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 W176 XGE registered?

W176 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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