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W185 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

88,790 mi
Last recorded88,790 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front swivel hub leaking at the seal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes running to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 88,790 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front swivel hub leaking at the seal

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes running to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material removed as much mud as possible some surface corrosion evident. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,283 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

temporary exhaust mount on rear o/s of silencer.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,867 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

no rear seats or seat belt buckles fitted at time of test

vehicle presented v dirty underneath

Fail 31 Jan 2018 80,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

no rear seats or seat belt buckles fitted at time of test

vehicle presented v dirty underneath

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective worn/perished ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 76,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective worn/perished ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,323 miles

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

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 2 Feb 2016 73,323 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,502 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 70,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,453 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 67,453 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,175 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,588 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,720 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,720 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

windscreen chipped zone B less than 40mm

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,618 miles

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

damage to front screen

Fail 1 Oct 2008 52,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,062 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,775 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 47,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,387 miles

Advise offside front tyre and both rear tyre sidewall cracked and perishing.But not showing cords.

Pass 14 Sep 2005 41,411 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 41,411 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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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W185 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W185 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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W185 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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