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X982 MBM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,538 mi
Last recorded126,538 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX982 MBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,589 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mountings poor

Fail 15 Sep 2016 98,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mountings poor

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,353 miles

brake pipes started to corrode all been greased

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,264 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,735 miles

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

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

slight weep from n/s/f sivall joint

Fail 15 Nov 2011 67,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight weep from n/s/f sivall joint

Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,310 miles

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

dampness around n/s swival joint

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,147 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

o/s/f swivel corroding

slight brake bind on o/s/f

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,223 miles

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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front hub swivels pitted and slight leak of grease from nearside swivel

slight brake bind offside front

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

vacuum pipes for diff locks and front hubs corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,015 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 59,002 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 50,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X982 MBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X982 MBM, 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 X982 MBM registered?

X982 MBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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