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X448 DAB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 DAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Jul 2016 88,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,094 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,082 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

under body covered with oil

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,990 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 77,990 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,067 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 76,067 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,021 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 72,006 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroding

front & rear shockers rubber bushes cracking

front brake discs corroding on edges,pads low

metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/r tyre cracking,wearing close to limit

sill covers fitted outer sills

slight grease leak o/s/f swivel hub

slight oil leak engine/transmission

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 23 Apr 2011 63,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroding

front & rear shockers rubber bushes cracking

front brake discs corroding on edges,pads low

metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s/r tyre cracking,wearing close to limit

sill covers fitted outer sills

slight grease leak o/s/f swivel hub

slight oil leak engine/transmission

suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,891 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,816 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,193 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,039 miles

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

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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X448 DAB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X448 DAB, 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 X448 DAB registered?

X448 DAB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X448 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X448 DAB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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