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X478 AHL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,773 mi
Last recorded113,773 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 AHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 113,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center on inside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired trailing arm broken at axle (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear welding done from inside of the vehicle also covered wax oil/tar

Fail 13 Sep 2021 109,247 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear welding done from inside of the vehicle also covered wax oil/tar

corrosion holes in non perscribed areas nearside/ offside

Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,406 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner body has corrosion hole in non perscribed area

Offside Front Inner sill covered in fibre glass /tar

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor pan seatbelt perscribed area welding done from inside of the vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,511 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 95,506 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 91,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,145 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,949 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 84,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspenshion mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,516 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded at the rear

Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,516 miles

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded at the rear

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,399 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly coroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

off side front tyer wet whith oil

Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,708 miles

3 brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brakes only just in limit on the balance

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,708 miles

3 brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

front brakes only just in limit on the balance

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,154 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

slight bind on front brakes

wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,264 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,264 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,716 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 56,692 miles

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,046 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 12 Sep 2006 46,244 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 42,066 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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X478 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X478 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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X478 AHL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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