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P993 GPC

1996 Suzuki Jimny

Beige Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,318 mi
Last recorded101,318 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 GPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 101,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement above D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 101,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement above D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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P993 GPC is a 1996 Suzuki Jimny in Beige with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P993 GPC, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P993 GPC registered?

P993 GPC is a 1996 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is P993 GPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P993 GPC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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