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SUZUKI JIMNY2000 · 1.3L PETROL

X448 DAB

Vehicle Insight Summary

SUZUKI JIMNY (2000, PETROL, 1298cc) — mileage recorded at 88,419. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 30/07/2017
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2000
Engine
1298cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record is from August 2016, which means there is a ten-year gap in the available history. This is a significant concern as the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is entirely unknown. The available history shows a recurring pattern of corrosion affecting the fuel pipes and front brake pipes between 2014 and 2015. There were also multiple failures related to exhaust emissions and a report of oil covering the underbody in 2015. The vehicle has very low mileage for its age, averaging roughly 3,401 miles per year. While this suggests light use, it often indicates long periods of standing. This is supported by the 2016 failure for a perished tyre, as rubber components tend to degrade when a vehicle is not driven regularly. The condition trend appears unstable based on the repeated corrosion and emissions defects. Because the records stop in 2016, it is impossible to tell if these issues were permanently resolved or if the vehicle has deteriorated further during its period of inactivity. The most important checks are to inspect the fuel and brake pipes for corrosion, check all tyres and rubber bushings for perishing, and look for active oil leaks on the underbody.

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30
/ 100 · Poor

Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 4, 2026, 04:46 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record is from August 2016, which means there is a ten-year gap in the available history. This is a significant concern as the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is entirely unknown. The available history shows a recurring pattern of corrosion affecting the fuel pipes and front brake pipes between 2014 and 2015. There were also multiple failures related to exhaust emissions and a report of oil covering the underbody in 2015. The vehicle has very low mileage for its age, averaging roughly 3,401 miles per year. While this suggests light use, it often indicates long periods of standing. This is supported by the 2016 failure for a perished tyre, as rubber components tend to degrade when a vehicle is not driven regularly. The condition trend appears unstable based on the repeated corrosion and emissions defects. Because the records stop in 2016, it is impossible to tell if these issues were permanently resolved or if the vehicle has deteriorated further during its period of inactivity. The most important checks are to inspect the fuel and brake pipes for corrosion, check all tyres and rubber bushings for perishing, and look for active oil leaks on the underbody.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Suzuki Jimny (X448 DAB) from 2000 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2014 and August 2016.

With 2 passes and 3 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 40%. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.

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ADVISORY