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X997 MBM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,997 mi
Last recorded71,997 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 MBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 71,997 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 71,997 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,847 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 69,836 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements both rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both rear (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,150 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,064 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 64,056 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and body mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear spring hanger area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 63,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear spring hanger area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,448 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 62,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,188 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,566 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,733 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 55,254 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,200 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,929 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 46,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,342 miles

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

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

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

osf swivel ball starting to corrode

rear fuel pipes corroded - not excessive

Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 29,791 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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X997 MBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X997 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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X997 MBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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