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X947 HCT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,879 mi
Last recorded41,879 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX947 HCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2020 41,879 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle unsafe to test brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted handbrake cable (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose fitted incorrectly and fouling suspension (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

has been modified and all suspension bolts replaced with sub standard bolts with no locking device

Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,440 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 38,440 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 37,828 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,689 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 36,658 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s rear body mounting area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,731 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Nov 2015 34,731 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,898 miles

rear tyre walls perrished

Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,507 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 29,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,881 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 26,377 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,848 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 23,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,196 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,002 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,736 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 13,943 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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X947 HCT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X947 HCT, 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 X947 HCT registered?

X947 HCT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 December 2000.

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