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W522 XBF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,558 mi
Last recorded92,558 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 XBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,558 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 88,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured Tow hitch removed. (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,739 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,226 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,971 miles

small perishing to front tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2012 71,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 69,778 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,707 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 66,707 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,561 miles

both metal fuel lines has been slighty crushed

offside other pipe running front to rear has beed slighty kinked

Fail 9 Jul 2009 64,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both metal fuel lines has been slighty crushed

offside other pipe running front to rear has beed slighty kinked

rear exhaust section has slight leak which is likely to be the cause of the high lambda reading

Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,241 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 59,405 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 33,371 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 33,371 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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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W522 XBF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W522 XBF, 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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W522 XBF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W522 XBF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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