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X788 JNS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,969 mi
Last recorded63,969 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 JNS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,050 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

near side rear seat not presented for test

nsf half shaft leaking oil

Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,910 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

near side rear seat not presented for test

nsf half shaft leaking oil

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre brake light in/op due to disconection

Fail 18 Feb 2014 55,495 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre brake light in spate wheel carrier not working due to diconection

Pass 16 Feb 2013 53,349 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,246 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 52,173 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,407 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,454 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,868 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 40,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,397 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front hub swivel dome corroded not excessive

unable to check metal brake pipes properly due to excessive under seal

Fail 16 Oct 2006 34,394 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

offside front hub swivel dome corroded not excessive

unable to check metal brake pipes properly due to excessive under seal

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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X788 JNS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X788 JNS, 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 X788 JNS registered?

X788 JNS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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