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X383 VDY

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,823 mi
Last recorded134,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX383 VDY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 133,308 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 132,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 131,525 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 128,856 miles

some corrosion in chassis

Fail 13 Sep 2014 128,826 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 119,309 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 119,309 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 111,922 miles

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

petrol pipes at rear corroded needs replacing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 111,556 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 111,556 miles

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

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

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

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 107,599 miles

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)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 107,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 99,699 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 92,886 miles

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

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

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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X383 VDY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X383 VDY, 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 X383 VDY registered?

X383 VDY is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2000.

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