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W486 VLG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,881 mi
Last recorded84,881 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 VLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 84,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,127 miles

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,332 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 68,085 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 63,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,203 miles

slight play offside swivel and slight corrosion offside front disc

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,467 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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W486 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W486 VLG, 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 W486 VLG registered?

W486 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W486 VLG safe to buy?

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