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X281 SSW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 SSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 80,265 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKE FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired ALL BODY MOUNTING AREAS BADLY CORRODED ALL INNER ARCH AREAS, OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS, ALL FLOOR PANS (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected CYLINDER (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 78,764 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 78,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 77,480 miles

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Fail 28 Apr 2021 77,447 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting above exhaust box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Pass 26 May 2020 76,232 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 76,228 miles

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,591 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 73,556 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount & adjacent floor, forward of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor & underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount, forward of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,144 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted preventing good inspection of outer body sills

Fail 8 Nov 2017 71,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear arch (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

covers fitted preventing good inspection of outer body sills

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,956 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 68,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,853 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 35,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 33,169 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,169 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 30,791 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,791 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,654 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 25,654 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,145 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 11,168 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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X281 SSW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X281 SSW, 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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X281 SSW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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