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X248 NUG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,170 mi
Last recorded94,170 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 NUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,170 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 94,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,708 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 81,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits cat cracked round weld (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,154 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 73,154 miles

Fuel pipe leaking joined on to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,602 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 66,602 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,570 miles

front reg plate damaged

front tyres wear edges

n/s/f cracks cracks sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracks sidewall road face

slight play steering box

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,938 miles

Offside Rear cracks in sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2016 65,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear cracks in sidewall

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,657 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEAR EDGES

front reg plate damaged

fuel pipes at rear corrosion

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall

slight play steering box

Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,651 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F TYRE WEAR EDGES

front reg plate damaged

fuel pipes at rear corrosion

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewall

slight play steering box

Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,251 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

back ex box corrosion

clutch worn

ex mount after CAT broken

ex mount on CAT weak with corrosion

front pipe to CAT slight leak corrosion

front reg plate damaged

o/s/r tyre small cracks in sidewall

Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

back ex box corrosion

ex mount after CAT broken

ex mount on CAT weak with corrosion

front pipe to CAT slight leak corrosion

front reg plate damaged

o/s/r tyre small cracks in sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,716 miles

ex mount near gearbox broken (will weld)

fuel pipes corrosion

noise at front of engine?

rear ex box deteriorated with corrosion

rear tyres cracks in sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,187 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all breather pips on front axle bad corrosion

all exhaust system corrosion

front reg plate slight damage

rear tyres cracks in sidewall

Fail 9 Dec 2011 62,187 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all breather pips on front axle bad corrosion

all exhaust system corrosion

front reg plate slight damage

n/s/f disc pitting

o/s/f disc bad corrosion

rear tyres cracks in sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,451 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

battery terminals loose (nipped up)

front discs slight pitting

rear tyres cracks in sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2010 61,451 miles

front discs slight pitting

rear tyres cracks in sidewall

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery terminals loose (nipped up)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,735 miles

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

rear tyres cracks on sidewall

Fail 30 Nov 2009 60,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres cracks on sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2008 60,015 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres dry and cracked on sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,015 miles

Battery insecure

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

both rear tyres dry and cracked on sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,032 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 59,023 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,911 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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X248 NUG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X248 NUG, 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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X248 NUG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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