MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Surface corrosion throughout
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
All suspension components have light surface corrosion
general underside corroded chassis/ body
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
Nearside Front swivel houseing corroded
Offside Front swivel houseing corroded
under side of vehicle
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
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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
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))
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
Nearside Front brake assembly binding slightly
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
Slight bind evident on both front brake assemblies
Both front tyres are wearing on outer shoulders. Suggest alignment check to help minimise this.
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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
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.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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?
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