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W678 OSW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,807 mi
Last recorded62,807 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 OSW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,807 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 62,319 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle presented with rear seats removed

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Fail 22 Mar 2018 58,473 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive TEST ABORTED (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive TEST ABORTED (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE TO REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,867 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,352 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,640 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,640 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,042 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 44,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,235 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 39,436 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,436 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,933 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,768 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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W678 OSW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W678 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.

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What year was W678 OSW registered?

W678 OSW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W678 OSW safe to buy?

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