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X143 JOV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 JOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015

exhaust in poor condition

unable to read mileage

Pass 16 May 2014
Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,464 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 69,463 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,606 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,173 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,257 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer corroded †n/s/f tyre wearing on edge †nail o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2005 42,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,839 miles

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

exhaust showing corrosion

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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X143 JOV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X143 JOV, 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 X143 JOV registered?

X143 JOV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X143 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X143 JOV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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