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X36 BFJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,432 mi
Last recorded60,432 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 BFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,432 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 48,870 miles

Front vacuum pipes rusty

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 48,744 miles

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

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

Front vacuum pipes rusty

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,841 miles

vacuum pipes to both front hubs rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2016 43,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded /front (3.6.B.2c)

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

vacuum pipes to both front hubs rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,085 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,857 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,983 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,751 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,036 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 17,870 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 17,867 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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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X36 BFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X36 BFJ, 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 X36 BFJ registered?

X36 BFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X36 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X36 BFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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