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X246 AET

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,874 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

general corrosion to underneath components / floor / chassis

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to front pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 95,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking axle steering joint (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

front wheels slightly binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,487 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,477 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

sill covers fitted inspection limited

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,339 miles

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

corrosion to inner sills

covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited

Fail 1 Oct 2015 85,330 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills

covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,132 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 62,692 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 62,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,564 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,781 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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X246 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X246 AET, 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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X246 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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