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W742 OCC

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,651 mi
Last recorded69,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 OCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 69,651 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 66,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 66,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 65,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 64,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,281 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 62,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 62,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

fuel pipes corroded/painted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,506 miles

All brake pipes to rear slightly corroded or greased.

Fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded or greased.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 60,506 miles

All brake pipes to rear slightly corroded or greased.

Fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded or greased.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,125 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2017 60,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported also corroded (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,943 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,522 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,105 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 40,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 44,840 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 44,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 35,598 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,922 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 28,922 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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W742 OCC 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 65.4%.

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 W742 OCC, 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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W742 OCC is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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