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2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,764 mi
Last recorded142,764 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 NFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2025 142,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f swivel hub slight leak

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,426 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 142,426 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated body mount area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 141,997 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 141,997 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,369 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 133,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,888 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,091 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 102,800 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 99,336 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 91,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,001 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 81,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,850 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,850 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 62,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,982 miles

The rear exhaust box is weak.

Ther is 3mm of tread on the rear tyres.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 44,337 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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X685 NFC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X685 NFC, 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 X685 NFC registered?

X685 NFC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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