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X378 AHL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 AHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,350 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Sep 2012 96,349 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,545 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,340 miles

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHED INSIDE SIDEWALL

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHED INSIDE SIDEWALL

Fail 29 Jul 2010 85,286 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHED INSIDE SIDEWALL

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHED INSIDE SIDEWALL

Pass 4 Aug 2009 79,406 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 79,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front swivel hub balls slightly corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 67,705 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 55,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,352 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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X378 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X378 AHL, 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 X378 AHL registered?

X378 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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