MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,516 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight wear in o/s lower king pin
underbody rusty
Body has slight corrosion n/s o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats and seat belts n/s o/s ()
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive midd to rear n/s o/s chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
rear floor rusted and holed but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven lower effort (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded midd chassis rail by trailing arm mount rusted out and weak (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion n/s o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats ()
rear floor rusted and holed but not in a prescribed area
Offside Rear suspension arm mount area is in a rusty and weak condition do not drive
both front to rear fuel pipe rusty but sound
engine oil needs topping up
engine warning light on
rear seats missing.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass insecure (8.1.1)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s outrigger areas and o/s/r floor to outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front to rear fuel pipe rusty but sound
engine oil needs topping up
engine warning light on
rear seats missing.
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
damage to zone A of windscreen just within limits
fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode
heat shield loose on front exhaust
rearmost floor corroed but not within a prescribed area
slight pitting on front brake disc's
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
damage to zone A of windscreen just within limits
fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode
heat shield loose on front exhaust
rearmost floor corroed but not within a prescribed area
slight pitting on front brake disc's
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel pipes alongside fuel tank corroded
offside rear seat and seat belt removed at time of test
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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X979 CDV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X979 CDV, 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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X979 CDV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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