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X278 MSL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,148 mi
Last recorded132,148 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 MSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,148 miles

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

brake pipes undersealed

unserside heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust knocking

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2013 125,127 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust knocking

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2012 122,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2011 118,943 miles

brake pipes undersealed

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 118,938 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake pipes undersealed

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,610 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 114,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 104,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,517 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 89,106 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 69,530 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,374 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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X278 MSL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X278 MSL, 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 X278 MSL registered?

X278 MSL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X278 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 MSL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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