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X678 BAM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,109 mi
Last recorded68,109 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 BAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,109 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,393 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,392 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,429 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 51,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,430 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,038 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,843 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

rusty underneath

Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,026 miles

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

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

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

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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X678 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X678 BAM, 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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X678 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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