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X157 CTX

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,492 mi
Last recorded91,492 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 CTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,492 miles

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

corrossion on rear of vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2012 91,492 miles

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

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

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

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

corrossion on rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,154 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 85,154 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Dec 2009 80,171 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 80,171 miles

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 75,696 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 66,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,966 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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X157 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X157 CTX, 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 X157 CTX registered?

X157 CTX is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X157 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X157 CTX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X157 CTX have outstanding finance?

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