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X552 YGW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 YGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

slight bind front brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,265 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,265 miles

Inner Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Inner Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,121 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 79,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,791 miles

EML on

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,795 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,435 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,435 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,738 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 63,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,949 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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X552 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X552 YGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X552 YGW?

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What year was X552 YGW registered?

X552 YGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X552 YGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X552 YGW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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