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X283 YBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,525 mi
Last recorded105,525 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 YBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 105,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 103,633 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion in chassis

inner sills corroded and general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2011 96,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 92,371 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

general corosion in suspension and steering components

Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,851 miles

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

general heavy corrosion to steering,suspension and drive train systems

Fail 15 Dec 2009 86,851 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

general heavy corrosion to steering,suspension and drive train systems

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,678 miles

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

power steering pipes heavily corroded

rear brake pipe across diff covered in grease

Fail 7 Nov 2008 79,678 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

power steering pipes heavily corroded

rear brake pipe across diff covered in grease

Pass 8 Dec 2007 54,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 62,346 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 54,081 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front spheres have surface corrosion

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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X283 YBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X283 YBV, 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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X283 YBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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