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W609 XNM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,916 mi
Last recorded79,916 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 XNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

front cross member corroded by nearside headlight

Fail 6 Feb 2016 79,849 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.077 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate too dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

front cross member corroded by nearside headlight

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,519 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,001 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,542 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front swivel joint seal leaking fluid

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,187 miles

total inspection not possible . suspect front inner brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,068 miles

front axel main tractor hub very rusted ,

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,121 miles

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

Important note > during heavy braking test rear brakes tend to lock up more than normal for a suzuki kimny . little experience with an automatic transmission model

Fail 27 Jul 2010 133,967 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Important note > during heavy braking test rear brakes tend to lock up more than normal for a suzuki kimny . little experience with an automatic transmission model

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion throughout chassis

Fail 17 Jul 2009 49,869 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,879 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front hub/swivel slight oil seapage soon require attention

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,480 miles

slight movement in nearside front hub swivel assembly

unable to check condition of front brake pads at time of test

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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W609 XNM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W609 XNM, 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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W609 XNM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W609 XNM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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