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X249 ATE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,370 mi
Last recorded137,370 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 ATE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 137,370 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all under boot floor and both sides inner sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outer sills (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 137,054 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 136,522 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,301 miles

engine check light on

Fail 15 Nov 2013 95,300 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 126,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,255 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 121,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

e.m.light on

oil leak from front axle breather pipe

Pass 17 Nov 2010 115,103 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 115,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front axle severe oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 106,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 89,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 89,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 82,972 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 82,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,490 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 49,678 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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X249 ATE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X249 ATE, 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 X249 ATE registered?

X249 ATE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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