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W523 XTH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,685 mi
Last recorded93,685 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 XTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,685 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,036 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,227 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,561 miles

n/s/r sevice brake slightly low on efficecy

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,396 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 78,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r brake back plate damp

Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,305 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 71,221 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2007 64,528 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,025 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 50,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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W523 XTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W523 XTH, 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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What year was W523 XTH registered?

W523 XTH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W523 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 XTH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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