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W196 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,174 mi
Last recorded96,174 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,174 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,657 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 53,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side door mirror broken

Pass 6 Dec 2005 51,470 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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W196 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W196 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 W196 OCD registered?

W196 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W196 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W196 OCD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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