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X561 BHR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,679 mi
Last recorded130,679 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 BHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 130,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,542 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 118,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 3 Mar 2017 102,255 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 102,250 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,373 miles

Engine management light on

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

Play detected nearside and offside front swivel points

Underside vehicle painted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,478 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

fuel pipes surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,195 miles

3, front to rear petrol pipes corroded

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

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded, front to rear

Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,195 miles

3, front to rear petrol pipes corroded

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

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

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded, front to rear

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,034 miles

slight corrosion to both front coil springs

slight corrosion to chasis

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,150 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,579 miles

Outer Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

outer sills covered (not visible)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 Sep 2007 45,573 miles

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

o/s front brake disc corroded reduced braking area

Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,725 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front outer swivel joints corroding

both outer sills (covered) unable to check

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

rear tyres small perishing cracks

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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X561 BHR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X561 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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X561 BHR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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