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X114 XLJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

108,296 mi
Last recorded108,296 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX114 XLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 108,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in wheel

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in wheel

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,183 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,457 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,272 miles

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Offside Rear body mont corroded

Offside frot body mount corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,604 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

front swivel joint`s coated in grease

Pass 13 Dec 2019 77,416 miles

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

offside and nearside front suspension swivel joint`s corroded but no signof play/movement

Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,929 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box area (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 57,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box area (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,163 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 52,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,930 miles

under vehicle coated in paint

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,536 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,626 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,995 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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X114 XLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X114 XLJ, 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 X114 XLJ registered?

X114 XLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X114 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X114 XLJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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