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Y383 JBM

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,690 mi
Last recorded111,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 JBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 111,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 115,178 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 115,178 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine Management light on

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 106,341 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal has reserve travel

Fail 21 Nov 2013 106,226 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Engine Management Light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,559 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wipers only just clearing windscreen advise replacement

Fail 24 Nov 2011 95,254 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wipers only just clearing windscreen advise replacement

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,979 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 80,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,167 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 54,156 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,832 miles

near side front tyre on 1.6 legal limit † †

rear exhaust box rusty

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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Y383 JBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y383 JBM, 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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Y383 JBM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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