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W401 OSW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,888 mi
Last recorded53,888 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 OSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,888 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2024 53,492 miles

Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes, rear boot floor/rear chassis leg/outriggers, inner wing areas below headlamps & front cross member. Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 52,959 miles

Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes, rear boot floor/rear chassis leg/outriggers, inner wing areas below headlamps & front cross member. Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,484 miles

Corrosion on front cross member

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes. Corrosion on rear boot floor area and rear leg chassis area Corrosion on inner wing areas below headlamps

Fail 2 Mar 2022 52,484 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion on front cross member

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes. Corrosion on rear boot floor area and rear leg chassis area Corrosion on inner wing areas below headlamps

Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,077 miles

Corrosion on inner wing areas

Corrosion on rear boot floor area and rear chassis area

Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 52,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cord showing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion on inner wing areas

Corrosion on rear boot floor area and rear chassis area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,625 miles

Slight perishing N/S/F tyre tread. O/S/F tyre wearing on outside. Slight corrosion fuel & brake pipes.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,572 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,359 miles

Slight corrosion sills/inner sills.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 47,359 miles

Slight corrosion sills/inner sills.

Stop lamp not working High Level (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,818 miles

rear tyres approx. 2.5mm & slightly perished.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 45,818 miles

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

rear tyres approx. 2.5mm & slightly perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,212 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished. Minor corrosion inner sills - waxed.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,662 miles

Minor perishing in rear tyres.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,046 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 41,046 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,517 miles

Slight corrosion rear exhaust silencer skin.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,591 miles

Slight deterioration front number plate & rear exhaust silencer skin.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,078 miles

Front number plate cracked slightly.

Slight run out on both front brake discs.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,615 miles

advise front number plate cracked.

advise nearside front tyre outer wall is scuffed and is perishing.

advise offside front tyre walls are slightly perished.

advise rear wiper blade torn.

advise replaced torn nearside front wiper blade to pass mot.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,879 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

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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W401 OSW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W401 OSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W401 OSW registered?

W401 OSW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W401 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 OSW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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