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X481 GFP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,405 mi
Last recorded84,405 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 GFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,405 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 84,398 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,394 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,603 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,392 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,564 miles

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

Oil leak

front wheels similar size dissimilar construction

fuel pipes corroded underbody but not leaking

seat belt passenger front slightly slow to retract

Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,715 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,547 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,540 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f hub lube pipes slight corrosion

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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X481 GFP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X481 GFP, 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 X481 GFP registered?

X481 GFP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X481 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X481 GFP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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