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W988 PVR

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,229 mi
Last recorded128,229 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 PVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 128,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 123,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 117,939 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2009 113,269 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 113,198 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2008 107,207 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

right hand horn button on steering wheel not working

Pass 19 May 2007 100,438 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 93,229 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

nails in n/s front & o/s rear tyres

Pass 10 May 2005 88,240 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2005 88,212 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W988 PVR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W988 PVR, 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 W988 PVR registered?

W988 PVR is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W988 PVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W988 PVR shows 10 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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