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X988 EPP

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,690 mi
Last recorded132,690 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 EPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 132,690 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated radiator leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure badly corroded behind head light (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure behind front wheel badly corroded not attatched (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount infront of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 122,669 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 122,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 113,250 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear boot floor corroded but not within prescribed areas

sill covers not allowing a full inspection of the sills

Fail 9 Aug 2017 113,249 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported and fuel pipes (3.6.B.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear boot floor corroded but not within prescribed areas

sill covers not allowing a full inspection of the sills

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,091 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

boot floor well corroded but not with in prescribed area

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

outer sill covers fitted covering sills

Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,090 miles

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

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 inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings infront of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

boot floor well corroded but not with in prescribed area

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

outer sill covers fitted covering sills

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,673 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipes corrodedcorroded (7.2.2)

boot floor tool well corroded but not a prescribed area

engine management light on

sill covers fitted preventing access to outer sill

Fail 27 Aug 2015 96,402 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipes corrodedcorroded (7.2.2)

boot floor tool well corroded but not a prescribed area

engine management light on

sill covers fitted preventing access to outer sill

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,159 miles

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

engine light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,913 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,381 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 25 Aug 2010 81,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

strong advise offside front tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 69,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,649 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 64,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,506 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 62,506 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,649 miles

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

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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X988 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X988 EPP, 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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X988 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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