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X538 HMR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,895 mi
Last recorded71,895 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 HMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,895 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,041 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis at rear suspension trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor at body mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear , offside front and nearside front tyres degrading

Fail 12 Oct 2015 70,011 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis at rear trailing suspension arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis at rear suspension trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor at body mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear , offside front and nearside front tyres degrading

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,481 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside wiper blade becoming deteriorated

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Rearmost body floor corroded/holed between rear chassis mount but outside of any prescribed areas

Unable to view front inner brake pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside wiper blade becoming deteriorated

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

Rearmost body floor corroded/holed between rear chassis mount but outside of any prescribed areas

Unable to view front inner brake pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside front tractor joint oily

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

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

Three front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 62,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside front tractor joint oily

Outer sills obscured by cover trims

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

Three front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,514 miles

Unable to view front inner brake pads clearly to measure

Both outer sills obscured by cover trims

Fuel pipe from tank becoming corroded

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,514 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both outer sills obscured by cover trims

Fuel pipe from tank becoming corroded

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Unable to view front inner brake pads clearly to measure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,994 miles

Front and rear brakes have minor fluctuation.

Front to rear fuel pipe becoming corroded.

Rear tyres starting to deteriate. (Cracks in tyre tread)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,555 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise engine management light on

Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,554 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,623 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 41,596 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,363 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 37,293 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X538 HMR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X538 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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X538 HMR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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