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X288 BAW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,447 mi
Last recorded65,447 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 BAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre badly perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Corroded x 2 (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,670 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2013 59,488 miles

Fuel pipes at rear corroding.

Rear silencer outer skin corroding and peeling off.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,053 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust sections

corrosion on fuel pipes

front no plate damaged

o/s front brake rubbing slightly

slight cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 30 Oct 2010 56,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust sections

corrosion on fuel pipes

front no plate damaged

o/s front brake rubbing slightly

slight cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,958 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,958 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,050 miles

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

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

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

Reverse lights do not function

Fail 22 Jan 2008 50,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Reverse lights do not function

Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,698 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,719 miles

advise nearside front brake disc, rear surface corroded,but ok on roller brake test for mot.

advise offside front brake disc front surface corroded , but ok on roller brake test for mot.

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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X288 BAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 X288 BAW, 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 X288 BAW registered?

X288 BAW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X288 BAW safe to buy?

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