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X127 VNJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 VNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,345 miles

centre rear exhaust weak

Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre n/r ()

centre rear exhaust weak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,621 miles

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

chip in n/s part of screen.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 102,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

chip in n/s part of screen.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,132 miles

offside and nearside front inner wings below headlamps corroded, not within priscribed area

offside front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear, corrosion to rear under body, not within priscribed area,

Fail 13 Jul 2015 96,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded, not within priscribed area

offside front brake pads worn low

offside rear body corroded and holed, not within priscribed area

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 84,127 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outter edge

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre wearing low on outter edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,127 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outter edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre wearing low on outter edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,470 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,049 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 57,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,774 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,720 miles

Corrosion to both front suspension swivel housings

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,705 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Corrosion to both front suspension swivel housings

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,992 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,250 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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X127 VNJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X127 VNJ, 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 X127 VNJ registered?

X127 VNJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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