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X473 JAH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,102 mi
Last recorded130,102 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 JAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 130,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 130,102 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,976 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear break pipe across rear axle slight corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s brake pipes slight corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes are deteriorated rear top (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber wear on edge

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are slight corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,635 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 111,712 miles

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 May 2013 103,083 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 103,083 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,036 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 96,093 miles

metal brake and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 25 May 2010 86,217 miles

Front axle/both front hubs devoid of oil

Fail 24 May 2010 86,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front axle/both front hubs devoid of oil

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,139 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 62,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,143 miles

brake pedal antislip pad worn

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 May 2006 33,164 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread area.

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2006 33,164 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread area.

Slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

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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X473 JAH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X473 JAH, 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 X473 JAH registered?

X473 JAH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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