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W279 OCD

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,829 mi
Last recorded124,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 124,829 miles

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 124,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 110,487 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit and deformed

Pass 30 Sep 2008 94,416 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks / oil filter area.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 75,906 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 75,906 miles

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

grease leaking from offside bearing sphere.

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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W279 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W279 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 W279 OCD registered?

W279 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W279 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 OCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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