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M11 DXU

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,787 mi
Last recorded125,787 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 DXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 125,787 miles

Unnder side general corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2026 125,787 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Unnder side general corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2025 125,501 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside undersealed

Fail 1 Mar 2025 125,501 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Underside undersealed

Pass 4 May 2022 125,418 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear seats removed at time of

under side general corrosion

under side muddy

Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,331 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 121,357 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 115,027 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 104,477 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Near and offside rear body mounts slightly corroded

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 104,477 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Near and offside rear body mounts slightly corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked, not exposing inner cords

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 88,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,869 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 81,858 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 74,137 miles

Presented with rear seats folded away, so seat belt inspection not carried out on them

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,252 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,492 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside wiper blade split

shield loose on cat

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,999 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight leak nearside front and offside front swivel housings

Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,171 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,618 miles

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

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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M11 DXU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M11 DXU, 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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What year was M11 DXU registered?

M11 DXU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M11 DXU safe to buy?

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