MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All wheels (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced All 8 body mount severly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
vehicle very corroded underneath
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Sills chassis etc corroded not deemed prescribed areas
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL Perished to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Sills chassis etc corroded not deemed prescribed areas
All tyres badly perished
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear pipes into and out of load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
All tyres badly perished
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
General corrosion to body chassis brake pipes and suspension not deemed excessive (standing?)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipes corroded not deemed excessive
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front discs corroded
General corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front discs corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight binding offside front wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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W397 CBO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 W397 CBO, 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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W397 CBO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 June 2000.
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