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X559 BHR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 BHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Steering arm deformed swollen and excessively corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car very rusty underneath

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,112 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting point holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside of car corroed

Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,111 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated axle leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting point holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside of car corroed

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,170 miles

Central exhaust rubber broken but system secure

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

Offside Front slight seep of grease from swivel joint seal

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not holed

slight movement in steering system

Fail 13 Sep 2017 66,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system blowing (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Central exhaust rubber broken but system secure

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

Offside Front slight seep of grease from swivel joint seal

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not holed

slight movement in steering system

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,150 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all suspension and steering components corroded

all suspension bushes perished

underside of car corroded but not holed

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,847 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension bushes perished

oil leak

rear suspension bushes cracked, perished

slight corrosion under the car

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,767 miles

sill covers fitted

suspension bushes starting to wear

Fail 10 Sep 2014 59,711 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

suspension bushes starting to wear

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,641 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 57,641 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,475 miles

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

wear in both front hubs(nearside just passed test)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,403 miles

all brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to rust

front swivals starting to rust

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,490 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,360 miles

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

nearside front brake binding

exhaust blowing slightly (cat)

front brake discs corroded

front steering swivels corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pads worn very low just passed test

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,047 miles

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

front inner pads cant be seen

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,166 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,181 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 43,143 miles

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

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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X559 BHR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X559 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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X559 BHR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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