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W487 HPV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,329 mi
Last recorded74,329 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 HPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 74,329 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 72,144 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 72,027 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel pipe damaged Both front to rear fuel pipes excessively corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,040 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,628 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Next to bell housing from engine to gearbox but no obvious sings on dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth connection (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 Bulb not working in a dual system (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 58,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades need changing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Next to bell housing from engine to gearbox but no obvious sings on dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth connection (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 Bulb not working in a dual system (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2017 58,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion under-side of vehicle (rear) (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,739 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 52,739 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside swivle ball badly corroded but not leaking, near side swivle ball corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and in poor condition. front axle metal vacume pipe corroded.n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls perished.

o/s/r brake not locking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,862 miles

Nearside rear shock has reduced damping effect

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,728 miles

front swivel balls slightly corroded

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,446 miles

front swivel balls slightly corroded

rear exhaust box rusty

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,071 miles

front swivel balls slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 29,071 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front swivel balls slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2010 28,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front swivwll balls slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front swivwll balls slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,606 miles

surface corrosion on front axle brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,740 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,911 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 17,814 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 17,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W487 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W487 HPV, 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 W487 HPV registered?

W487 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W487 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 HPV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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