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X871 UCV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,406 mi
Last recorded103,406 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 UCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 103,406 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/s/r body mounting bracket rusted away.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rusty in many places underneath, some near acceptable limit.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 103,403 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/s/r body mounting bracket rusted away.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rusty in many places underneath, some near acceptable limit.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,141 miles

O/s/f tyre perished.

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front outer u/j housing oil seals leaking.

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

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

O/s/r body mounting bracket rusted away.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rusty in places underneath.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 102,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front outer u/j housing oil seals leaking.

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

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

O/s/f tyre perished.

O/s/r body mounting bracket rusted away.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rusty in places underneath.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,642 miles

2 O/S/R BODY BRACKETS CORRODED THROUGH

BRAKEW PIPES TO AND FROM BRAKE LOAD VALVE GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

FUEL PIPES AT REAR GETTING CORRODED

GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

O/S/F HUB OIL SEAL WEEPING SLIGHTLY

POWER STEERING PIPES IN ENGINE BAY GETTING CORRODED

SEVERAL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION HUB SWIVELS UPPER AND LOWER

Fail 30 Jul 2013 99,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2 O/S/R BODY BRACKETS CORRODED THROUGH

BRAKEW PIPES TO AND FROM BRAKE LOAD VALVE GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

FUEL PIPES AT REAR GETTING CORRODED

GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

O/S/F HUB OIL SEAL WEEPING SLIGHTLY

POWER STEERING PIPES IN ENGINE BAY GETTING CORRODED

SEVERAL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION HUB SWIVELS UPPER AND LOWER

Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four road springs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 96,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,778 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,709 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 87,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,518 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 71,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,307 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 60,041 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,088 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,306 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perished and starting to split - no cords visible.

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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X871 UCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X871 UCV, 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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X871 UCV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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