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W234 OJC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,424 mi
Last recorded102,424 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 OJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 102,424 miles

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

various areas has corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2017 102,424 miles

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

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

various areas has corrosion

Fail 17 May 2017 102,424 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested to rear leaking (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam also leaking (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front inner flitch panels corroded

sill covers

various other areas has corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 100,047 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

various areas has corrosion

Fail 24 May 2016 100,042 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

various areas has corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,116 miles

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

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

various other areas has corrosion but not holed or within perscribed area at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,116 miles

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

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

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

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

various other areas has corrosion but not holed or within perscribed area at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,941 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 81,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,954 miles

exhaust shield loose

service rust underside needs protecting

Pass 7 Jun 2008 56,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 48,622 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 42,272 miles

All tyres worn and perished.

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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W234 OJC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W234 OJC, 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 W234 OJC registered?

W234 OJC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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