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X46 HFU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,496 mi
Last recorded116,496 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 HFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 116,496 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 115,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking box (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis sill (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,960 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 99,738 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s front brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,502 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,354 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 77,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside swivel slight leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 75,184 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,194 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,508 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 61,508 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 54,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,571 miles

both front tyres starting to perish between tread

both side front axle ball joint ends corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,006 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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X46 HFU 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 58.8%.

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 X46 HFU, 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 X46 HFU registered?

X46 HFU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X46 HFU safe to buy?

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