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W946 OAS

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,274 mi
Last recorded88,274 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 OAS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,274 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 88,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,242 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 31 Aug 2012 83,242 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,427 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,422 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leaking from front swivel housings

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 61,422 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leaking from front swivel housings

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,030 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 57,030 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,719 miles

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

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

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

offside swivel joint has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,146 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 46,145 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W946 OAS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W946 OAS, 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 W946 OAS registered?

W946 OAS is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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