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X487 YGW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,061 mi
Last recorded102,061 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 102,036 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 99,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes corroding

Pass 10 May 2021 98,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small blow rear exhaust

Fail 8 May 2021 98,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small blow rear exhaust

Pass 22 May 2020 95,428 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 95,425 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,223 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded around tank area ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust brackets broken

front tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded around tank area ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust brackets broken

front tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,122 miles

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

corrosion throughout body and around body mountings.

front to rear fuel pipes coroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 89,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

corrosion throughout body and around body mountings.

front to rear fuel pipes coroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,595 miles

exhaust system deterioated

front registration plate cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deterioated / heatshield broken and vibration

front registration plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,754 miles

advisae n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise center exhaust support bracket adrift

advise chip in screen outside zone A less than 40mm not in wiper sweep

advise engine oil leaks

advise o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,375 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 62,375 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,336 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 55,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,672 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,778 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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X487 YGW 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 66.7%.

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 X487 YGW, 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 X487 YGW registered?

X487 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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