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W354 OSA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,113 mi
Last recorded87,113 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 OSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2014 87,113 miles

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

Centre Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside heavily coroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,330 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 78,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 73,772 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front floor to sills corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 73,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front floor to sills corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,894 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 65,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,946 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,905 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,849 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm and wearing heavily on outside edge

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre worn between 2-3mm

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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W354 OSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W354 OSA, 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 W354 OSA registered?

W354 OSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W354 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W354 OSA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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