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W488 VLG

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

48,352 mi
Last recorded48,352 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 VLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 48,352 miles

Surface corrosion throughout

Fail 9 May 2024 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion throughout

Pass 12 May 2023 48,318 miles

All suspension components have light surface corrosion

general underside corroded chassis/ body

Fail 5 May 2023 48,310 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All suspension components have light surface corrosion

general underside corroded chassis/ body

Pass 9 May 2022 48,249 miles

Nearside Front swivel houseing corroded

Offside Front swivel houseing corroded

under side of vehicle

Fail 5 May 2022 48,244 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front swivel houseing corroded

Offside Front swivel houseing corroded

under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2021 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 48,213 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both body and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 48,086 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 48,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 47,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE AND ALSO HEAVILY WAXOYLED ALSO

Fail 16 May 2019 47,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE AND ALSO HEAVILY WAXOYLED ALSO

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 47,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEFUNCT TAX DISC AND HOLDER REMOVED FROM ZONE B ()

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY BINDING SLIGHTLY

UNDER VEHICLE HEAVILY GREASED/SEALED SO BRAKE PIPES ETC VISUALLY CHECKED ONLY

Pass 24 May 2017 46,357 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,828 miles

Nearside Front brake assembly binding slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2016 44,696 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake assembly binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2015 43,285 miles

Slight bind evident on both front brake assemblies

Pass 27 May 2014 41,593 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 39,439 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer shoulders. Suggest alignment check to help minimise this.

Pass 25 May 2012 37,207 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,656 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 35,616 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,764 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 31,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 31,112 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 28,896 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers have had repairs made to them.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,445 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,018 miles

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

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 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W488 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 W488 VLG registered?

W488 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W488 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 VLG shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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