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X303 RST

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,909 mi
Last recorded59,909 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 RST
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

4 x 4 vacume pipes corroded and burst

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded and swollen

heavy corrosion on chassis all over

heavy corrosion on floor and sills all over

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,294 miles

windscreen cracked but outside swept area

Fail 22 Oct 2009 56,294 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure but operating ok

windscreen cracked but outside swept area

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,193 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 52,187 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 46,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,453 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2006 47,499 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,957 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,957 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 31,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

VACCUM PIPES TO FRONT AXLE CORRODED

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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X303 RST is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X303 RST, 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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X303 RST is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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