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X643 LBJ

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,173 mi
Last recorded45,173 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX643 LBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 45,173 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 45,169 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 40,705 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 40,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 39,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 38,784 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 38,784 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,182 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 38,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,444 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 37,444 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 35,997 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,573 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 34,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,647 miles

2 x rear pipes corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2016 32,647 miles

2 x rear pipes corroding

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 12 Oct 2015 30,206 miles

brake pipes front to rear slight corrosion

slight play in steering drop[ arm

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,969 miles

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

slight play in steering drop arm

Fail 15 Oct 2013 25,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,526 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,610 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 8,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,137 miles

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

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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X643 LBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X643 LBJ, 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

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What year was X643 LBJ registered?

X643 LBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X643 LBJ safe to buy?

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