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W488 JVV

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,515 mi
Last recorded101,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 JVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,515 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 98,845 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,544 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 74,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 74,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 74,532 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres badily cracking in sidewalls

exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,319 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corrodedand loose.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,118 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,729 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,835 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 37,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 32,511 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,587 miles

ALL TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,753 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,229 miles

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

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 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JVV, 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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W488 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W488 JVV safe to buy?

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