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W393 OSL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,404 mi
Last recorded113,404 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 OSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 113,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 104,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s rear body mounts corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 104,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s rear body mounts corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front brake disc excessivly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front brake disc excessivly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,266 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 83,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,041 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 77,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,128 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,127 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,003 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 62,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,913 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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W393 OSL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W393 OSL, 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 W393 OSL registered?

W393 OSL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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