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X261 AET

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,036 mi
Last recorded54,036 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 54,036 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,410 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pannard rod mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,389 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,769 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,769 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,947 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,406 miles

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

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

the fuel pipes are corroding.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 50,403 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

the fuel pipes are corroding.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,015 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,763 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,514 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 20,619 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 20,619 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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X261 AET 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 61.1%.

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 X261 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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What year was X261 AET registered?

X261 AET is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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