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W238 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,538 mi
Last recorded102,538 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 102,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r cossmember corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded , not in proscribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2024 100,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlight beam "kick" tape fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,177 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)

various areas of slight corrosion

various brake ferrules corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,777 miles

Front brake pipes corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front nail in the tread.

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front edge wear and perished sidewall.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,340 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,597 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 78,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 74,327 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes have been greased. unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Aug 2013 74,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear and rear brake pipes have been greased. unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,015 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked round s/wall and tread

o/s/f tyre cracked round s/wall and tread

Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked round s/wall and tread

o/s/f tyre cracked round s/wall and tread

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,397 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 11 Aug 2010 59,393 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,086 miles

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract and slightly fraying to edges.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,086 miles

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract and slightly fraying to edges.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,530 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 49,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,800 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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W238 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W238 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 W238 OCD registered?

W238 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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