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W153 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,378 miles

Offside Front outer hub damp

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust but not holed (6.1.B.2)

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

sill covers fitted unable to see sills

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,697 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,231 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,605 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,518 miles

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipes corroded above fuel tank

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,518 miles

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipes corroded above fuel tank

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,599 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,599 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,909 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,235 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 60,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,006 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,332 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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W153 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W153 OCD, 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 W153 OCD registered?

W153 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W153 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 OCD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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