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J66 NFA

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,539 mi
Last recorded57,539 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 NFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 57,539 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,094 miles

slight play nearside king pin

Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,015 miles

both sides front swivel spheres have corrosion

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 23 Jan 2020 54,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired both sides at rear body heavily corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sides front swivel spheres have corrosion

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,851 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,793 miles

Front tyres detieriating

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

whole exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,696 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,696 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,423 miles

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

both front swivels starting to get rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,799 miles

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

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,786 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

n s f tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,138 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 52,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,010 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 41,966 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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J66 NFA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 71,824 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 J66 NFA, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J66 NFA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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