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W226 OSN

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,075 mi
Last recorded79,075 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 OSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 79,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to lower wing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear rear belts not tested

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,680 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 78,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 78,555 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm central bush worn, but no excessive movement.(STRONG ADVICE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight delay in retracting. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 77,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 77,569 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 75,006 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,975 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,473 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,758 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre has age related cracking

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 60,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre has age related cracking

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,966 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all metel pipes starting to corrod

Fail 28 Nov 2014 58,962 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all metel pipes starting to corrod

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,678 miles

rear exhaust box outter casing deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2012 56,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insecure

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,062 miles

battery insecure

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,276 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,677 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 40,677 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 36,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust system corroded

stone chip in windscreen zone A close to fail

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,968 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

stone chip in windscreen zone A close to fail

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,372 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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W226 OSN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W226 OSN, 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 W226 OSN registered?

W226 OSN is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W226 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 OSN shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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