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X146 WBB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

94,701 mi
Last recorded94,701 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 WBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,701 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 94,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 94,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT LIT (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier NEEDS ATTENTION (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NO REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS FITTED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO BODY MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

POWER STEERING PUMP WHINING

Fail 17 Sep 2022 104,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

undercarriage covered in sludge limiting inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2019 89,656 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt tied up with wire (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis repaired with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired both front mountings area surrounding severely corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,358 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 87,342 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle welded ok at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,739 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 84,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,194 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 82,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,183 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,949 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,949 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 70,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,955 miles

petrol pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,415 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 65,409 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 62,781 miles

Brake pipes greased, unable to perform full inspection

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 58,218 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,127 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,800 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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X146 WBB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 X146 WBB, 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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X146 WBB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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