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X499 WCH

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 WCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes greased limiting depth of inspection

leak from front nearside swivel housing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pipes heavily greased

slight wear in n s front upper suspension swivel

tread cracking on all 4 tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

most brake pipes show signs of slight corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2013 77,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect corroded brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,497 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

unable to fully inspect corroded brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,649 miles

Oil leak

front swivel balls rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,346 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both rear tyre valves perished

front discs slightly corroded

front hub swivels corroded

some heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,552 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

front swivel hubs rusting

Pass 29 Oct 2008 63,027 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

waxoyl reqd

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,144 miles

see also advise sheet 343614537255

slight unbalance on front brakes

Fail 22 Aug 2007 52,004 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

head lamps adjusted during test

Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,614 miles

front tyres wearing low and tracking required

heavy corrosion on exhaust rear silencer

underbody waxoil required

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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X499 WCH 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 84.6%.

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 X499 WCH, 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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X499 WCH is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X499 WCH safe to buy?

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