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X296 CSC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,565 mi
Last recorded69,565 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 CSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,565 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,060 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,618 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fluid leak at nearside front swivel pin

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,137 miles

Nearside Front ball swivel has dampness

dampness at servo

surface corrosion x2 main and all other brake pipers at rear

Fail 31 Oct 2017 62,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to ns flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front ball swivel has dampness

dampness at servo

surface corrosion x2 main and all other brake pipers at rear

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KINPIN SWIVEL JOINT SEAL (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 59,588 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE, GEARBOX & N/S/F AXLE SWIVEL JOINT

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 59,688 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE, GEARBOX & N/S/F AXLE SWIVEL JOINT

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,909 miles

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

OIL LEAK AT N/S/F STEERING BALL

Fail 22 Oct 2015 57,909 miles

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

OIL LEAK AT N/S/F STEERING BALL

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,010 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. O/S & N/S STEERING BALLS PITTED/CORRODED.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,664 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL & BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. O/S/F & N/S/F STEERING BALLS PITTED

Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

FRONT TO REAR FUEL & BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. O/S/F & N/S/F STEERING BALLS PITTED

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,422 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. EXTENSIVE BODY WORK DAMAGE. PLAY IN STEERING BOX. BOTH FRONT STEERING BALLS PITTED. BRAKE, FUEL & BREATHER PIPES CORRODED. EXTENSIVE MOVEMENT ON EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 57,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. EXTENSIVE BODY WORK DAMAGE. PLAY IN STEERING BOX. BOTH FRONT STEERING BALLS PITTED. BRAKE, FUEL & BREATHER PIPES CORRODED. EXTENSIVE MOVEMENT ON EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,494 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AT TREADS. EXTENSIVE OLI LEAKS. O/S/F & N/S/F STEERING BALLS PITTED

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,529 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED. O/S/F & N/S/F STEERING BALLS CORRODED, PITTED & DRY. FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED. REAR SILENCER CORRODED. OIL LEAKS.

Fail 19 Dec 2009 46,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED. O/S/F & N/S/F STEERING BALLS CORRODED, PITTED & DRY. FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED. REAR SILENCER CORRODED. OIL LEAKS.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,810 miles

FRONT TO REAR FUEL & BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. REAR SILENCER CORRODED. O/S/R TYRE CRACKING.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,251 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 40,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 36,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,408 miles

spare tyre defective

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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X296 CSC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X296 CSC, 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 X296 CSC registered?

X296 CSC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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