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X551 NBU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,792 mi
Last recorded65,792 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 NBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 65,792 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 65,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system x2 (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 64,875 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,216 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 64,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,455 miles

Nearside Rear inner panel under arch corroded

Offside Rear inner panel under arch corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,712 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 61,698 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 57,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,485 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,380 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 51,380 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,495 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,800 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front swivel corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 38,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,256 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 34,246 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,279 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 25,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,679 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 NBU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NBU, 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 NBU registered?

X551 NBU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X551 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 NBU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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