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W194 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,747 mi
Last recorded96,747 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2022 96,747 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,649 miles

off road tyres fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 94,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,055 miles

rear exhaust poor

Fail 21 Dec 2012 91,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust poor

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,713 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn ok test

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,150 miles

all 4 tyre treads starting to crack

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

vin number fading

Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,150 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

vin number fading

all 4 tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,419 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,648 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,487 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,508 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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W194 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W194 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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W194 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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