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2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 URL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes along chassis and over o/s/rear spring upper seat (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and play in swivel hub (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides spring seats (2.4.A.3)

Rear chassis corroding in areas

Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,357 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes along chassis and over o/s/rear spring upper seat (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and play in swivel hub (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides spring seats (2.4.A.3)

Rear chassis corroding in areas

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,006 miles

Both sides front and n/s/rear body mounts excessively corroded away.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides appear low (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion affecting chassis box section and out riggers

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system missing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 67,006 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair coming away. (5.2.6)

Both sides front and n/s/rear body mounts excessively corroded away.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides appear low (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion affecting chassis box section and out riggers

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system missing

Fail 23 May 2014 66,933 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 63,707 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 60,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 56,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,707 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,585 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheld loose

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 23 Apr 2008 48,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheld loose

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,028 miles

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

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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X338 URL 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 64.3%.

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 X338 URL, 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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X338 URL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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