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W228 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 98,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,652 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 96,262 miles

oil leak on n/s/f hub asm

Pass 15 Jun 2023 83,964 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 May 2022 75,608 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 73,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 71,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

perishing to nsf tyre

perishing to rear suspension bushes

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,440 miles

perishing to nsf tyre

perishing to rear bushes

Fail 26 May 2016 67,440 miles

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

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

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

perishing to nsf tyre

perishing to rear bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,033 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front hubs corroded fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 61,051 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,836 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,691 miles

some corrosion to rear metel brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 16 Jun 2012 54,637 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some corrosion to rear metel brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 47,872 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

perishing to osr tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,618 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,333 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,284 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2006 34,669 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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W228 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W228 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 W228 OCD registered?

W228 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W228 OCD safe to buy?

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