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X79 JHS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,193 mi
Last recorded52,193 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 JHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 52,193 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting point on chassi corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,101 miles

Offside Rear chassis outrigger holed

Offside Rear inner sill holed

Fail 29 Aug 2018 50,101 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Towbar attachment insecure bolt missing from offside (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear chassis outrigger holed

Offside Rear inner sill holed

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,089 miles

Central body mounting prescribe area corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear body mounting prescribe area corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 48,089 miles

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

Central body mounting prescribe area corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear body mounting prescribe area corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,600 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,159 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,620 miles

Fuel pipes are becoming rusty.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 42,620 miles

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

Fuel pipes are becoming rusty.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,914 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 36,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 32,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,434 miles

slight movement in offside front axle swivel ball

Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,432 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

slight movement in offside front axle swivel ball

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,216 miles

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

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

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

engine vacuum pipe split

offside front axle swivel seaping grease

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,875 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,052 miles

nearside front axle hub sphere corroded

offside front hub seal has slight leak

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2008 23,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front axle hub sphere corroded

offside front hub seal has slight leak

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,267 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 19,267 miles

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

Offside front hub has slight lift

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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X79 JHS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X79 JHS, 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 X79 JHS registered?

X79 JHS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X79 JHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X79 JHS shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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