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X831 FGO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,165 mi
Last recorded88,165 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 FGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,165 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 88,159 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some & fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front seatbelts slow to return

rust & corrosion in various places

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,445 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 84,445 miles

Brake performance not tested due to oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to oil leaking onto exhaust emissions aborted excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to exhaust potential risk off fire hazard (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,865 miles

Clutch Slipping

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,617 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four (2.7.4)

exhaust system deteriorated

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre old

oil leak

slight bind o/s/f wheel when rotated by hand

squeal from engine

Fail 16 Dec 2015 77,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four (2.7.4)

both rear tyres old

exhaust system deteriorated

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

slight bind o/s/f wheel when rotated by hand

squeal from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror loose and secured by tape (recommend repair as possible it could fall off)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 71,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror loose and secured by tape (recommend repair as possible it could fall off)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,983 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT

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

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 body mountings starting to corrode

rear diff has slight leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 64,983 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

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

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

both rear body mountings starting to corrode

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,128 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,833 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,402 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 24,747 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing in outer sidewall

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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X831 FGO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X831 FGO, 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 X831 FGO registered?

X831 FGO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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