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W438 PVU

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,840 mi
Last recorded110,840 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 PVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 110,840 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 105,862 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,109 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 94,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 89,137 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 89,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,806 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,504 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 75,130 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 75,129 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint outer joint on front axle (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2016 69,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 59,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 May 2014 51,199 miles

slight corrosion to outer edge of front disc

Fail 14 May 2014 51,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight corrosion to outer edge of front disc

Pass 14 May 2013 47,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,567 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2011 40,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 36,851 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 36,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,898 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

slight play in o/s/f suspension hub

Pass 17 May 2008 28,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,215 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 24,215 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,784 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 21,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S FRONT DISC CORRODED ON INNER EDGE CAUSING BRAKE IMBALANCE

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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W438 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W438 PVU, 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 W438 PVU registered?

W438 PVU is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W438 PVU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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