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X668 JBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 141,480 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 141,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Boot floor starting to corrode.

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

under sills starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 130,679 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate smashed

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 120,059 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 105,556 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 104,885 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,548 miles

Oil leak

front diff leaking..

n/s/f king pin leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2008 90,548 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front diff leaking..

n/s/f king pin leaking

Pass 15 May 2007 76,154 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 76,152 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,519 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Mar 2006 60,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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X668 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X668 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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What year was X668 JBV registered?

X668 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X668 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X668 JBV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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