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X749 XBV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,716 mi
Last recorded101,716 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 XBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,716 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front prop shaft has been removed

n/s front inner wing is corroded

o/s rear tyre is perished

Fail 29 Apr 2016 101,715 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front prop shaft has been removed

n/s front inner wing is corroded

o/s rear tyre is perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,531 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise car under side is muddy

Fail 24 Apr 2015 89,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise car under side is muddy

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,421 miles

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

advise n/s ball on suspension / steering leaking

advise o/s ball on suspension/steering corroded

car under side muddy

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

advise n/s ball on suspension / steering leaking

advise o/s ball on suspension/steering corroded

car under side muddy

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel and brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,151 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 66,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,890 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 33,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 21,764 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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X749 XBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X749 XBV, 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 X749 XBV registered?

X749 XBV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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