MOT Status
ValidMileage
50,733 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
body undercover with underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear spring mountings corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle fractured Were it connects to suspension arm. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear spring mountings corroded.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various brake pipes corroded
vehicle in general getting corroded underneath
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f hub seal leaking
various brake pipes getting corroded
vehicle in general getting quite corroded underneath
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine damp with oil
n/s/f hub seal starting to leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
all rear suspension getting corroded
engine damp with oil underneath
front to rear brake pipes getting corroded
o/s/r shock absorber damp
slight play in o/s/f roll bar link
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all rear suspension getting corroded
engine damp with oil underneath
front to rear brake pipes getting corroded
o/s/r shock absorber damp
slight play in o/s/f roll bar link
Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
oil weeping nearside front steering swivel
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
oil weeping nearside front steering swivel
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil weep n/s/f/steering swivell ball
all metal brake pipes greased
slight oil weep from both front steering swivells
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust fixing broke
exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W488 XDM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?
W488 XDM is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 June 2000.
Is W488 XDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W488 XDM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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