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L2 BYS

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,733 mi
Last recorded79,733 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 BYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,733 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 79,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 78,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,477 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both side's (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak Major oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both side's (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 74,542 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both side's (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak Major oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both side's (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 69,231 miles

Front Oil leak major leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 69,122 miles

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

Front Oil leak major leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,923 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,742 miles

Fuel lines starting to corrode.

Rear chassis legs by body mounts corroding.

All tyres over ten years old.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,667 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,102 miles

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

surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,141 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,161 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,001 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,647 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 41,647 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,508 miles

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

wear inoffside front swivel hub assembly

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,009 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front number plate cracked.

rear exhast section rusty.

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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L2 BYS is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red 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 L2 BYS, 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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L2 BYS is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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