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2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,140 mi
Last recorded116,140 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 NFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,263 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front body mounting area corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 114,263 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front body mounting area corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 112,561 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,456 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 110,382 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 107,499 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,564 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,499 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 97,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,933 miles

Body work in poor condition.

Play in n/s/r seat frame.

Rear exhaust shield loose and dropped down.

o/s/f tyre perished, surface cracking noticed.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body work in poor condition.

Play in n/s/r seat frame.

Rear exhaust shield loose and dropped down.

o/s/f tyre perished, surface cracking noticed.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front tyre poor state

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,398 miles

OSF Hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,559 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,552 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,254 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,929 miles

n/s front tyre at 1.6mm limit

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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X688 NFC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X688 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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X688 NFC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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