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W199 XGE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,833 mi
Last recorded72,833 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 XGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,833 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,231 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,460 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,821 miles

fuel pipes excessively corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 63,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,552 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,309 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,566 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s and o/s front swivle balls corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,702 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 49,700 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

fuel pipe at rear corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,657 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin has corroded through.

Unable to test sills due to trims.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 44,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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W199 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W199 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 W199 XGE registered?

W199 XGE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W199 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W199 XGE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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