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L700 BUB

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 BUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody general surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,928 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 110,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,133 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,249 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front, offside and nearside, pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 108,249 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front, offside and nearside, pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 102,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,272 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,324 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,324 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,494 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 91,494 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,537 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

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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L700 BUB is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 L700 BUB, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L700 BUB is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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