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W961 XGF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 XGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill is corroded and holed

O/SIDE AND N/SIDE REAR CHASSIS RAILS ARE CORRODED

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch is holed and corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded and holed

The exhaust emissions are slightly smokey

The rear metal fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill is holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch is corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Chassis rail is corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill is holed and corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill is holed and corroded

The bottom of the engine is oily

The rear metal fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill is holed and corroded

Offside Front Inner sill is corroded near to the chassis mounting point

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body to chassis is corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Is heavily corroded adjacent to the fuel pipes which are also corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Chassis rail is corroded near to the rear suspension forward mounting point

Offside Rear Inner sill is holed and corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2022 94,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens was very misty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill is holed and corroded

Offside Front Inner sill is corroded near to the chassis mounting point

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body to chassis is corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Is heavily corroded adjacent to the fuel pipes which are also corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Chassis rail is corroded near to the rear suspension forward mounting point

Offside Rear Inner sill is holed and corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front body yo chassis mounting point corroding

Nearside Rear Inner sill is corroding

Nearside Rear body to chassis is holed & badly corroded ( body to chassis stability still ok at time of test )

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner sill is corroding

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

Offside Rear body to chassis quite corroded

Offside Rear chassis rail is corroding near rear suspension forward mounting point

Offside Rear metal brake pipes quite corroded

both front head lamp lenses are misty

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear body to chassis mounting point is badly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and has a large nail in the tread

Offside Front chassis to body mounting point is corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread is perishing

Rear metal brake pipes are heavily corroded

Rear metal fuel pipes are heavily corroded

general under body corrosion

rear seats not in use at time if test

rear tailgate hinges are very stiff

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,134 miles

Both rear body mounts corroded close to fail

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,869 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,293 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrred

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,014 miles

all 4 tyre treads wearing low and perishing.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,859 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,185 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 65,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corrosion rear offside

Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,561 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,051 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,248 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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W961 XGF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W961 XGF, 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 W961 XGF registered?

W961 XGF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W961 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W961 XGF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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