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X553 BHR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 BHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,378 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 88,378 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 82,260 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,809 miles

Corrosion starting on the underside of boot floor.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,903 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,877 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,522 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 63,478 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,978 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,065 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,980 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,385 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 38,455 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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X553 BHR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X553 BHR, 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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X553 BHR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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