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X297 NTW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,301 mi
Last recorded93,301 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 NTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,622 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,622 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 73,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,141 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 66,141 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 48,704 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 48,402 miles

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

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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X297 NTW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X297 NTW, 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 X297 NTW registered?

X297 NTW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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