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W482 VUT

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,406 mi
Last recorded158,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 VUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 158,406 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 158,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 133,425 miles

could not check rear seats and belts

o/s/r tyre tread on 2mm and has cracks on inner side wall and tread

oil filter leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2010 133,422 miles

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

could not check rear seats and belts

o/s/r tyre tread on 2mm and has cracks on inner side wall and tread

oil filter leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2009 106,061 miles

could not check rear seats and belts

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight discoing on o/s/r and n/s/r side lights

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 67,433 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 67,429 miles

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,337 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyre treads low---

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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W482 VUT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W482 VUT, 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 W482 VUT registered?

W482 VUT is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 August 2000.

Is W482 VUT safe to buy?

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