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W983 XGF

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 XGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,238cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,504 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 84,504 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,512 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 73,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 73,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 64,301 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 64,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2011 68,863 miles
Fail 11 May 2011

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,240 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 53,240 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,821 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,761 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 46,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 41,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 34,614 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 34,607 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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W983 XGF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W983 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 W983 XGF registered?

W983 XGF is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W983 XGF safe to buy?

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