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X661 JBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,763 mi
Last recorded92,763 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX661 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2022 92,763 miles

Emissions not tested co too high smoking workshop out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear chassis and mounting corroded and weak looks welded from inside unable to fully assess

Fail 28 Jan 2022 92,733 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 89,300 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 89,300 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,091 miles

both front hub seals leaking

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front hub seals leaking

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,114 miles

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

Gearbox Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

rear axle case corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 65,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

rear axle case corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,263 miles

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

advise o/s front swivel leaking oil

Fail 14 Aug 2013 56,263 miles

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

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

advise o/s front swivel leaking oil

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,018 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 51,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,737 miles

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,516 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,901 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 31,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,249 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 27,970 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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X661 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X661 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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X661 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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