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X956 HCT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,008 mi
Last recorded144,008 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 HCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 144,008 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underside of body and chassis heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside/ chassis

rear floor corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,231 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

heavy corrosion to body and chassis

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 129,202 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

heavy corrosion to body and chassis

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,111 miles

corrosion to chassis and offside and nearside sills

metal brake pipes and front amnd rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,410 miles

General surface corrosion all under vehicle.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,518 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 122,518 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 116,364 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 105,917 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,855 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,894 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,413 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 59,829 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,732 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 49,732 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,714 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 23,714 miles

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

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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X956 HCT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X956 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 X956 HCT registered?

X956 HCT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X956 HCT safe to buy?

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