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W183 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,683 mi
Last recorded71,683 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,683 miles

front & rear tyres sizes not the same

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r cross axle brake pipes corroded

rear brake application uneven

rear tyre treads low

Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,680 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear comp to flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play tractor joints (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

front & rear tyres sizes not the same

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f oil leak not on disc @ time of test

o/s/f tractor has a large oil leak from a failed seal

o/s/r & n/s/r cross axle brake pipes corroded

rear brake application uneven

rear tyre treads low

Fail 17 Aug 2016 71,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin swivel joint leaking from a seal and contaminating brakes (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion on inner sill next to a body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres are a different size to the front tyres

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2015 65,986 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,712 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 57,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 53,693 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 53,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,077 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 51,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 48,869 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,548 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 42,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,013 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 32,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,514 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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W183 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W183 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 W183 OCD registered?

W183 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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