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X769 JSB

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,267 mi
Last recorded74,267 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX769 JSB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 74,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front axle seal leaking

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle + mount brackets corroded

vehicle has been heavily welded

Fail 20 Feb 2026 74,267 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front axle seal leaking

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle + mount brackets corroded

vehicle has been heavily welded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 65,057 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2023 63,377 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,127 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, central. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,252 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,458 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 56,458 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,002 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 55,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,430 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 52,429 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose marked (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,503 miles

genral underside all rusty

nsf tie bar bush slight play,nsr axle bush edges cracked/rusty fuel pipes/osr brake pipes rusty on clips/front axle breather pipes rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2013 45,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

genral underside all rusty

nsf tie bar bush slight play,nsr axle bush edges cracked/rusty fuel pipes/osr brake pipes rusty on clips/front axle breather pipes rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,586 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,181 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 34,181 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front steering balls rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,885 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 30,833 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,285 miles

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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X769 JSB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X769 JSB, 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 X769 JSB registered?

X769 JSB is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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