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R19 WTR

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,345 mi
Last recorded146,345 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 WTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 146,345 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 146,342 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 140,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 137,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s front mirror glass cracked.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 132,607 miles

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

n/s mirreor cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2020 132,599 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,317 miles

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

front number plate cracked

slight play front hubs

Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,464 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 100,448 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside front swivel join has slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,456 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

heavy movement in offside front hub assembly

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on centre tread

offside front tyre starting to wear low on centre tread

rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,052 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 76,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,546 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,452 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 62,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R19 WTR is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R19 WTR, 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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R19 WTR is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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