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W199 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,821 mi
Last recorded111,821 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 111,821 miles

Emissions not tested lots of blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,915 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,971 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody/chassis starting to corrode.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 108,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside inner sill corroded.

Underbody/chassis starting to corrode.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 108,933 miles

Emissions not tested engine idle too higher speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 106,107 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 97,816 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 97,816 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 87,729 miles

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 22 Sep 2015 87,727 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO COMPENSATOR AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR BOTH PIPES AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO BRAKE FLEX AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 84,360 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,838 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 81,780 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,914 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,914 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2010 70,980 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 70,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 65,466 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,466 miles

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,683 miles

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

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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W199 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W199 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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W199 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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