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W218 XNP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,530 mi
Last recorded109,530 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 XNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 109,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both sill areas becomng corroded

front ofboth inner wings to rear of headlamps becoming corroded

rear lower body/boot floor area becoming corroded

rear of chassis becoming corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 109,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both sill areas becomng corroded

front ofboth inner wings to rear of headlamps becoming corroded

rear lower body/boot floor area becoming corroded

rear of chassis becoming corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 109,227 miles

boot floor/rear crossmember becoming corroded

both front innerwings below/behind headlights becoming corroded

both sill areas becoming corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2021 109,227 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

boot floor/rear crossmember becoming corroded

both front innerwings below/behind headlights becoming corroded

both sill areas becoming corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 108,489 miles

N/s/r body mount area becoming corroded

O/s/r body mount area becoming corroded

Offside sill area becoming corroded

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 108,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/s/r body mount area becoming corroded

O/s/r body mount area becoming corroded

Offside sill area becoming corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r inner sill slightly corroded near body mounts

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded near body mounts

offside park brake slightly low

rear body slightly corroded near body mounts

Fail 23 Mar 2019 107,998 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r inner sill slightly corroded near body mounts

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded near body mounts

offside park brake slightly low

rear body slightly corroded near body mounts

Fail 27 Jun 2018 107,955 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated central at outrigger (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,327 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2017 106,326 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,260 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 103,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,955 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,705 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,954 miles

centre exhaust mounting condition

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,387 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 27 Mar 2006 22,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f outer tyre wall condition

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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W218 XNP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W218 XNP, 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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W218 XNP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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