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X715 USG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,687 mi
Last recorded90,687 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 USG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,687 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion all underneath

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,802 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,841 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 61,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 61,679 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 52,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,240 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 43,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,763 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,139 miles

Front spheres starting to become pitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2008 29,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,737 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,578 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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X715 USG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X715 USG, 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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X715 USG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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