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V998 GVU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,984 mi
Last recorded77,984 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 GVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 77,984 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 75,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake to rear drums corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s + o\s lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,042 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody rusty brakes, suspension and steering

Pass 11 Nov 2022 69,248 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OS+NS (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,214 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,750 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS+NS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,640 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipes very corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,514 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 44,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,553 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,020 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,688 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,702 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,656 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 20,002 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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V998 GVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V998 GVU, 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 V998 GVU registered?

V998 GVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V998 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 GVU shows 21 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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