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W508 XLG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,078 mi
Last recorded68,078 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW508 XLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 68,078 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 64,638 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,587 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hub seal seal slight leak

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 59,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2017 54,965 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,125 miles

Oil leak ()

All tyres deteriorated ( offside rear borderline )

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

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Chassis corroded

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside horn button not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 51,125 miles

All tyres deteriorated ( offside rear borderline )

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

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Chassis corroded

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside horn button not working

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 51,083 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,063 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

Chassis corroded

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

Nearside Front Axle seeping Grease

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough (borderline)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 45,922 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,922 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,527 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,146 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

off side rear axle has a slight seapage of oil

Fail 26 Sep 2012 45,145 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

off side rear axle has a slight seapage of oil

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,569 miles

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

please note horn only works on one button

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,266 miles

centre fuel and brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,762 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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W508 XLG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W508 XLG, 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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W508 XLG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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