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N123 TDS

1997 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests50 (33 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate66%

Mileage

190,895 mi
Last recorded190,895 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 TDS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

33 pass 17 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 190,895 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2025 190,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear bumper bar inner has heavy corrosion

Under vehicle has slight corrosion through-out

Pass 23 Jun 2025 108,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 187,021 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear crash bar covered not allowing full inspection

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2024 187,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear crash bar covered not allowing full inspection

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 102,909 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 179,237 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 179,233 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,727 miles

Note! nearside front panel and inner arch are corroded and all chassis body mounts are slightly corroded.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 170,667 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 170,667 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 101,720 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at trailing arm mounting! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Note! all chassis body mountings are corroded.

Note! nearside front panel and inner arch are badly corroded.

Note! rear seats were removed at time of test!

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 170,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 170,065 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm connection, in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine pulley/belt etc noisy and cam belt cover missing

Faulty bonnet catch

Nearside Lower sills corroded through, and corrosion lower wheel arch

Offside Lower sills corroded

Service brake, rear, low readings.

front exhaust pipe, heat shield loose

servo and master cylinder, service corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 96,255 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected radios arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 169,986 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded lower section (1.1.3 (e))

Engine pulley/belt etc noisy and cam belt cover missing

Exhaust front section heat cover rattles

Front grill insecure, secured for test

Low brake readings rear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side lower sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet catch damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2018 169,986 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded lower section (1.1.3 (e))

Engine pulley/belt etc noisy and cam belt cover missing

Exhaust front section heat cover rattles

Front grill insecure, secured for test

Low brake readings rear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side lower sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet catch damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,543 miles

rear wheels rough when rotated

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 86,541 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear wheels rough when rotated

Pass 23 Oct 2017 169,847 miles

nearside outer sill and arch corroded and holed but outside 12 inches of any mount.

offside outer sill corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both....front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

f/o/s hub leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2016 169,834 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded and holed

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 13 Oct 2016 169,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front inner arch corroded and holed

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,269 miles

Both front tractor joint seals leaking.

Could not complete testing of seat belts due to child seat fitted.

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 168,915 miles

both outer sills corroding

nearside front tyre edge worn

slight play, inner steering rack joints

Fail 10 Jul 2015 168,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front shock absorber bushes perished

corrosion by boot lock

corrosion on front and rear wheel arches

excessive corrosion on nearside sill but ou of prescribed area

foil/plastic covering by nearside rear door unable to inspect properly

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre unevenly worn 195/70/15 104/102r

play in steering wheel but no excessive

slight play in both inner rack ends

timing belt cover missing

van carpeted thoughout so unable to inspect properly

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,186 miles

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

Offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled.

Slight leak from offside front tracta joint seal.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 168,127 miles

STRONG ADVISORY:BOTH FRONT OUTRIGGERS CORRODED AND HOLED AROUND BUMPER MOUNTINGS

STRONG ADVISORY:NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

both front inner wheel arches corroded and hole outside prescribed area

nearside front tyre bald on inner raised edge no cords exposed at time of test

offside front headlamp lower mounting broken

slight front brake fluctuation

slight play in offside front wheel bearing and steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 2 Jul 2014 168,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISORY:BOTH FRONT OUTRIGGERS CORRODED AND HOLED AROUND BUMPER MOUNTINGS

STRONG ADVISORY:NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

both front inner wheel arches corroded and hole outside prescribed area

nearside front tyre bald on inner raised edge no cords exposed at time of test

offside front headlamp lower mounting broken

slight front brake fluctuation

slight play in offside front wheel bearing and steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,971 miles

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

offside front tracta joint seal leaking grease.

Pass 10 May 2013 167,010 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

corrosion on offside front doorstep/top edge of sill

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area

offside front shock absorber worn and clicking when operated

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded in mounting clip

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Fail 7 May 2013 167,010 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

corrosion on offside front doorstep/top edge of sill

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front shock absorber worn and clicking when operated

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded in mounting clip

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,653 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 162,236 miles

Both sides rear service brake reading slighly on low side

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Neaeside rear tyre valve stem perished

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front steering rack mounting bush perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 162,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both sides rear service brake reading slighly on low side

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Neaeside rear tyre valve stem perished

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front steering rack mounting bush perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,765 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 157,532 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 157,516 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,649 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 152,547 miles

both front upper suspension balljoint gaitors split

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 152,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front upper suspension balljoint gaitors split

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 141,490 miles

front number plate deteorating

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 134,192 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 125,726 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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N123 TDS is a 1997 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66%.

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 N123 TDS, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N123 TDS is a 1997 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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