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X291 HLP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 HLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF/OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR/NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 113,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear child seat fitted not full inspection of seat belt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 113,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear child seat fitted not full inspection of seat belt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 107,518 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 104,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside & nearside rear floor corroded and hole not affecting body security

Fail 5 Nov 2018 104,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area rusty and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting center rear (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount by drivers door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear 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 chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracked/perrished in outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,261 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,684 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,887 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,887 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,371 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,486 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 76,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,359 miles

Slight leak from offside front swivel hub

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,711 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 70,711 miles

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

hub oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,235 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 60,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,837 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,875 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,507 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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X291 HLP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X291 HLP, 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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X291 HLP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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