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W488 HPV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,002 mi
Last recorded145,002 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 HPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 145,002 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to tractor joints

rear exhaust has some corrosion

small marks in screen

Pass 27 Mar 2012 134,251 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mountimg broken

corrosion to front tractor joints

Pass 4 Apr 2011 124,578 miles

corrosion front tractor joints

exhaust centre mounting broken

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 115,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight weep n/s tractor joint

some corrosion to tractor joints

Pass 6 Apr 2009 104,794 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 104,421 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 87,588 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,588 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 69,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,244 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 46,242 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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W488 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W488 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 W488 HPV registered?

W488 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W488 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 HPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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