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X884 RDS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,134 mi
Last recorded142,134 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX884 RDS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 142,134 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 142,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 135,168 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 135,160 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 129,868 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 124,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,675 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 120,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,708 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 118,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 114,514 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 114,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 110,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 106,516 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,503 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 99,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front brake grabbing slightlly

Pass 12 May 2014 91,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,584 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 74,584 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

exhaust heat shields insecure

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,347 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 66,023 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 66,023 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 60,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,823 miles

front hub balls corroding

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2005 43,137 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 12,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes sticking

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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X884 RDS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X884 RDS, 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 X884 RDS registered?

X884 RDS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X884 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X884 RDS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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