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W496 ORL

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,091 mi
Last recorded92,091 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 ORL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 92,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 92,084 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,812 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 85,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 83,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 81,303 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 81,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,452 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 74,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,779 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 71,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,081 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front hub leking

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

not able to check outer sills

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in o/s front hub

Fail 17 Jul 2014 65,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

not able to check outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

not able to check outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,304 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s front hub leaking slightly

slight play in n/s front hub

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,167 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,484 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

diff lock vacumn pipes corroded

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,042 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,042 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 22,235 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,235 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 9,424 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 9,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 8,674 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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W496 ORL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W496 ORL, 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 W496 ORL registered?

W496 ORL is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W496 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 ORL shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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