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X658 JBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,748 mi
Last recorded184,748 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX658 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 184,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 182,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 181,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 181,393 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 180,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TO BACK BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 180,065 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r back of arch (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

all corrosion that requires attention marked in yellow chalk

front to back brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 171,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 158,174 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 144,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 144,737 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 134,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 134,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,022 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking through tread

Pass 4 Jul 2009 107,802 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 107,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,863 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 19 Jun 2007 83,439 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,667 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine warning on

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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X658 JBV 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 X658 JBV, 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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X658 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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