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W831 XKJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,215 mi
Last recorded65,215 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 XKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,215 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 65,215 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front swivel joint dust cover split and leaking grease

front discs are slightly corroded

ofgfside front tyre slightly perished (205/70 R15 95S)

rear diff noisy

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,892 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,022 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield and support corroded/split.

front brake imbalance.

offside front wiper blade end split and loose fitting.

power steering pipe corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 50,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield and support corroded/split.

front brake imbalance.

offside front wiper blade end split and loose fitting.

power steering pipe corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,797 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.[no visible tread]

power steering pipe corroded [to pump]

Fail 5 Dec 2007 45,797 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

front brake brake judder.

front brake discs pitted, inner surface edges

nearside front tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.[no visible tread]

power steering pipe corroded [to pump]

Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 34,913 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W831 XKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue 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 W831 XKJ, 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 W831 XKJ registered?

W831 XKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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