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W165 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,218 mi
Last recorded101,218 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,218 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 100,640 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 99,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both rear part main brake pipes to load valve along side fuel tank o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to painted over

Fail 1 Nov 2019 99,650 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both rear part main brake pipes to load valve along side fuel tank o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded brake pipe from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to painted over

Pass 2 May 2018 92,474 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 92,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 86,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 79,248 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play and has a slight oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,308 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 71,307 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 70,984 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front diff oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,997 miles

brake pipe surface corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing slight rotational roughness

nearside king pin has minor lift

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,448 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but is fully supported

rear exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,377 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W165 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W165 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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W165 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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