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W231 XFM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,225 mi
Last recorded91,225 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 XFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2017 91,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side sills full length (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r chassis rail deteriorated and corroded

o/s/r tyre cracks

rear back box outer skin corroded and deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 91,130 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 91,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust corroded

slight play in offside front king pins

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Feb 2014 89,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust corroded

slight play in offside front king pins

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,881 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

heavy localised corrosion - nearside front below headlight

nail in offside rear tyre - not repairable if punctured

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

transfer box mounting snapped

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,122 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear screen

Slight damage offside rear seatbelt

Slight scratch on windscreen not seriously impairing drivers view

Slight underbody corrosion

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2012 83,122 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear screen

Slight damage offside rear seatbelt

Slight scratch on windscreen not seriously impairing drivers view

Slight underbody corrosion

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,662 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front axle both outerswivel joints slightly pitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

slight cracking on both rear tyrebut notdeep enough to reatch ply or cords

Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,659 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brakedisc slightly deteriorated but not dangerous advise replacement

front axle both outer swivel joints slightly pitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

slight cracking on both reartyrebut not deep enough to reatch ply or cords

Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 72,002 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2008 60,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,985 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Jul 2006 41,683 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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W231 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W231 XFM, 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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W231 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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