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W378 OSA

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,764 mi
Last recorded116,764 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 OSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 116,764 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 116,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting broken

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,723 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 109,723 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,429 miles

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

Nearside front inner hub seal leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,815 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,714 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,584 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,583 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,350 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 79,349 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,759 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 73,622 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 47,630 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 47,630 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2005 47,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W378 OSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W378 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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W378 OSA is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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