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W588 OTS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,546 mi
Last recorded82,546 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 OTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 82,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back-plates are corroded but braking not affected.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,952 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,293 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,011 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 78,003 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill below b post (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill below b post (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 77,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hole in boot floor caused by corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,388 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,536 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

floor corroded

front swivel balls pitted

inner sils corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,900 miles

inner sils corroded

steering swivels pitted

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroded

front bottom shocker bushes worn

Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,900 miles

Nearside Drag link end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroded

front bottom shocker bushes worn

inner sils corroded

steering swivels pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,701 miles

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

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

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

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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W588 OTS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W588 OTS, 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 W588 OTS registered?

W588 OTS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W588 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W588 OTS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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