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X308 RHG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 RHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,280 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 109,280 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded by compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,417 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,093 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 89,605 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front tyre small cracks on side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,605 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre small cracks on side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,176 miles

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front unit leaking oil

Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front unit leaking oil

Fail 18 Nov 2010 70,789 miles

Both front discs are pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside challis ball has a slight leak.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,789 miles

Both front discs are pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside challis ball has a slight leak.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 58,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f metal brake vacume pipes corroding.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,120 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,983 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 18,947 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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X308 RHG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X308 RHG, 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 X308 RHG registered?

X308 RHG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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