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W824 OAO

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,401 mi
Last recorded117,401 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW824 OAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 117,401 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 117,401 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement x 2 (3.5.1k)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassey (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 116,726 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 116,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 116,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 115,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 113,338 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 113,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 111,118 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 111,118 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 104,914 miles

Both wiper blades are split.

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 104,914 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both wiper blades are split.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 95,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,272 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,105 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 79,903 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front offside brake pad is worn down to the metal backplate.

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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W824 OAO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W824 OAO, 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 W824 OAO registered?

W824 OAO is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W824 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W824 OAO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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