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X176 EKL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,859 mi
Last recorded100,859 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX176 EKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 100,859 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 100,513 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,513 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,246 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,085 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 95,071 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,997 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 91,997 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,197 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,899 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2007 68,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,301 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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X176 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X176 EKL, 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 X176 EKL registered?

X176 EKL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 December 2000.

Is X176 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X176 EKL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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