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W397 XCS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,956 mi
Last recorded123,956 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 XCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 123,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 117,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside wiper split but still clearing windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2015 116,951 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 coil springs corroded

body corroded near rear out riggers (nearside and offside)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside front brake pipe end corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 113,827 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 113,827 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,211 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 97,209 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 90,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 81,967 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 81,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,828 miles

sidewalls cracking on o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres

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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W397 XCS 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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