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V248 LGW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,435 mi
Last recorded102,435 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 LGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded

exhaust hangers broken but system supported

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hanger broken but system supported

Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,779 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 93,873 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 91,078 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,725 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,825 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,024 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,992 miles

THERE MAY BE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,871 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS ARE RUSTY

REAR TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT OF THE EXHAUST AT SOME TIMES

Pass 6 Feb 2009 58,452 miles

advise bearing rotational noise from front of engine find out timeing belt history requires investigation to pin point noise

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,939 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,658 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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V248 LGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V248 LGW, 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 V248 LGW registered?

V248 LGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V248 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V248 LGW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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