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W971 XTM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,804 mi
Last recorded74,804 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 XTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,804 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,117 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 69,258 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,811 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,506 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,828 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 59,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,467 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,155 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,663 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,710 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,645 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,190 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 32,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,997 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2005 21,770 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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W971 XTM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W971 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W971 XTM registered?

W971 XTM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W971 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W971 XTM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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