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X497 VCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,826 mi
Last recorded81,826 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 VCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake reserve travel low

slight PAS fluid leak from nearside

slight free play in front suspension tractor balls & grease leaking from offside

Fail 7 Sep 2018 81,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight PAS fluid leak from nearside (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake reserve travel low

slight free play in front suspension tractor balls & grease leaking from offside

Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,855 miles

rear transverse brake pipes corroded

screen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Sep 2017 78,855 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear transverse brake pipes corroded

screen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,653 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,065 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,928 miles

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to floors and sills

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,306 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 61,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,008 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 57,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,663 miles

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

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

both front across axel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,532 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,886 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 32,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,711 miles

Both front brake discs rusty on inside faces

NSF washer jet partly blocked

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,870 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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X497 VCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X497 VCD, 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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X497 VCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X497 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 VCD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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