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X488 FDL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,625 mi
Last recorded76,625 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 FDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust back box held up with wire

mil lamp on

Fail 6 Oct 2018 76,625 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust back box held up with wire

mil lamp on

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,994 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,246 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded and weak

front to rear brake pipes corroded replacement advised

fuel pipes front to rear very corroded

rear brake pipe from hose to limiter valve corroded replacement advised

Fail 22 Oct 2015 68,246 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded and weak

front to rear brake pipes corroded replacement advised

fuel pipes front to rear very corroded

rear brake pipe from hose to limiter valve corroded replacement advised

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,869 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded weak and blowing slightly

exhaust rear silencer corroded and weak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,869 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front pipe corroded weak and blowing slightly

exhaust rear silencer corroded and weak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,801 miles

rear silencer corroded and starting to get weak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 51,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,436 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 46,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,465 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,114 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 17,805 miles

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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X488 FDL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X488 FDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X488 FDL registered?

X488 FDL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X488 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 FDL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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