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W178 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,689 mi
Last recorded107,689 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 107,689 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

grease around n/s/f hub

inner sills rusted

rust under car

Fail 22 Feb 2013 107,688 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

inner sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,476 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner sills rusted

fuel pipes rusted

rust under car

swivel hubs rusted

Fail 9 Feb 2012 99,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner sills rusted

fuel pipes rusted

rust under car

swivel hubs rusted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,849 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2011 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 77,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,681 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007

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

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

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

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

Steel fuel lines from rear to front of vehicle are corroded

small oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Jan 2006 63,888 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode.

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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W178 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W178 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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W178 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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