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X488 JCW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,835 mi
Last recorded60,835 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,835 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,835 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,646 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill area showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill area showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Strong smell of petrol but no sign of a leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,023 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 52,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,795 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,795 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,990 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 47,976 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 46,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,738 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,393 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 27,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear silencer poor condition.

Fail 18 Aug 2006 21,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer poor condition.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 18,565 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 JCW 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 63.2%.

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 X488 JCW, 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 X488 JCW registered?

X488 JCW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X488 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 JCW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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