MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Stonechip in windscreen
Nearside Front cracking side wall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre perishing
offside front tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
exhaust system corroded
both rear tyres beginning to perish
rear exhaust corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear tyre casings deterioating and age cracking
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyre casings deterioated and cracking
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r lamp lens cracked
rear tyres have light cracking to treaded areas and sidewalls
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear light lenses slightly damaged
fuel pipes rusting at rear.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W997 XNM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 W997 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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W997 XNM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 May 2000.
Is W997 XNM safe to buy?
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