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X526 HMR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,424 mi
Last recorded141,424 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 HMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2024 141,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 13 Feb 2023 141,118 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 141,117 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

many different areas of age related corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2021 140,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside outer sill plastic mounding covering inspection of outer sill

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside outer sill plastic moulding covering inspection of outer sill

Rear boot floor corroded

corrosion underneath vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 139,983 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 3 ()

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 139,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,554 miles

Front both front head lights units dull and just about got clear pattern

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 138,676 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 138,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 138,034 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 138,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 137,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 136,269 miles

Front slam panel corroded

Front steering/suspension swivel joints have surface corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from oil filter seal

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 136,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front slam panel corroded

Front steering/suspension swivel joints have surface corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from oil filter seal

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 132,416 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 132,412 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,216 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f driveshaft ball joint small oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,963 miles

Both front tyre treads very slightly cracked.

N/S power steering pipe corroded.

Nearside Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S power steering pipe next to pinion housing corroded.

O/S/R tyre has 2.5mm min tread left.

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 89,520 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 89,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 77,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 77,293 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

near side front swivel joint has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2006 62,055 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 47,102 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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X526 HMR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X526 HMR, 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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X526 HMR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 November 2000.

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