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X979 NJO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,653 mi
Last recorded100,653 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 NJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,653 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 99,288 miles

Center brake pipes corroded (near tank)

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Rear springs mismatched

Fail 26 Nov 2019 99,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All tyres perished

Center brake pipes corroded (near tank)

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

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

Rear springs mismatched

Various corrosion to body at rear

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,955 miles

all four tyres have age related cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,683 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 99,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,522 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,473 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,819 miles

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

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

brake peddle anti slip worn

centre exhaust brakets broken

off side windscreen scratched by old wiper

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,190 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 53,187 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S wiper blade worn

front brake pads worn

tracking / wheel alignment

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,424 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack tread 3to4mm

rear exhaust outer skin starting to rust

small chip in front screen

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,815 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 33,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 31,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill ciovers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2005 26,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X979 NJO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X979 NJO, 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 X979 NJO registered?

X979 NJO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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