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X835 FGO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,308 mi
Last recorded76,308 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX835 FGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,308 miles

front inner arches have been sealered , poor welds

n/s headlight pattern poor

number plate on bonnet

play rear prop

rear brake back plates rusted and holed

rear brake pipes very rusty

rear panhard rod has been welded

wheels and tyres outside arches

Fail 9 Oct 2018 76,303 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component insecure rear and center cross members broken off ,rusted and split/ holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced offside rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Body component likely to become detached six of the eight body mounts rusted and holed , one is cracked and displaced (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up excess play at n/s/f wheel (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

boot floor is rusted and holed and very weak near seatbelt mountings

front wheel arches have been plated and sealer-ed over

n/s headlight pattern poor

panhard rod has been welded

play in the rear prop rear mount

rear brake back plates very rusty and weak

rear brake pipe very rusty

vehicle is very dirty underside

wheel studs not coming all the way through the nuts

wheels and tyres protruding wheel arches

Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,471 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,044 miles

light corrosion under vehicle

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,798 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 62,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,915 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 60,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,901 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,794 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 58,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,523 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 52,523 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,963 miles

N/S wiper blade split

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 42,477 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,562 miles

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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X835 FGO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X835 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 X835 FGO registered?

X835 FGO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X835 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X835 FGO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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