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X823 DAC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,700 mi
Last recorded112,700 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX823 DAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 112,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,664 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,969 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

e.m.l illuminated

Fail 26 Jan 2023 109,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

e.m.l illuminated

Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,280 miles

E.M.L illuminated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 109,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

E.M.L illuminated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear swivel joint leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,513 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml light on

Fail 14 Oct 2019 104,253 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eml light on

Fail 26 Sep 2019 104,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded around the tank ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,259 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 96,259 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,100 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 92,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,777 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 88,777 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,960 miles

offside rear inner chasis corroded

rear offside tyre sidewall perished

slight play both sides front swivel bearings

small chip center windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,239 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn low

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight play offside wheel bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2011 83,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn low

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

slight play offside wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,063 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,467 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 75,457 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 68,956 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 68,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 57,406 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,406 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X823 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X823 DAC, 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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X823 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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