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X962 EAV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,725 mi
Last recorded127,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 EAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion ns and os front sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Oil leak hub ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 120,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play hub/balls/corroded/leaking/oil (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) insecure headlight/brackets/broken (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/to/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play hub/balls/corroded/leaking/oil (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour lens/missing/wrong/colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front/2/pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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)

under/body/to/dirty/for/full/inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2016 112,698 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 112,698 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 112,650 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket corroded at cat

Fail 6 Jan 2015 104,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket corroded at cat

Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,068 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

central exhaust mount broken

fuel pipe corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear seats folded down with load on top, therefore rear seats and seat belts not checked

Fail 8 Jan 2014 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

central exhaust mount broken

fuel pipe corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear seats folded down with load on top, therefore rear seats and seat belts not checked

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak from offside front swivel hub

Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak from offside front swivel hub

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,928 miles

osf tyre starting to mishape 205 70 r15

Fail 13 Dec 2011 76,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

osf tyre starting to mishape 205 70 r15

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,337 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 69,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,894 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,639 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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X962 EAV 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 60%.

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 X962 EAV, 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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X962 EAV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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