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X551 HFE

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,215 mi
Last recorded101,215 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 HFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,215 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,936 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,314 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2016 82,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2016 82,206 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,410 miles

headlights in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,023 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,843 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 73,843 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,235 miles

24% imbalance on front brakes

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped and exhaust banging on crossbeam

reverse light switch faulty

smoke emissions starting

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,457 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 60,457 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,047 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2009 57,047 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2009 56,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,485 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,756 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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X551 HFE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X551 HFE, 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 X551 HFE registered?

X551 HFE is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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