MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Emissions took long time to passed cat worn
Exhaust system blown slightly and corroded badly required replacing soon.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Emissions took long time to passed cat worn
Exhaust system blown slightly and corroded badly required replacing soon.
back brake pipes corroded
back exhaust flange blown slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
back brake pipes corroded
back exhaust flange blown slightly
offside rear tyre on legal limit reqiures new one
water pump leaking
nearside rear tyre cracked on tread
offside rear tyre tyre at 2.0mm
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside rear tyre cracked on tread
offside rear tyre tyre at 2.0mm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 OYS is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R490 OYS, 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 R490 OYS registered?
R490 OYS is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R490 OYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 OYS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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