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W529 OGC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

10,626 mi
Last recorded10,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 OGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,626 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,865 miles

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

Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 100,865 miles

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

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

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 22 May 2012 97,320 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front axle hub swivel cups pitted need cleaning and greasing

Fail 22 May 2012 97,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front axle hub swivel cups pitted need cleaning and greasing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,346 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 90,346 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 75,844 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 75,844 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 45,028 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 45,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,022 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 26,022 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 39,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 39,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,338 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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W529 OGC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W529 OGC, 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 W529 OGC registered?

W529 OGC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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