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R490 OYS

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,850 mi
Last recorded103,850 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 OYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 103,850 miles

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.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 103,826 miles

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.

Pass 7 May 2012 99,828 miles

back brake pipes corroded

back exhaust flange blown slightly

Fail 5 May 2012 99,820 miles

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

back brake pipes corroded

back exhaust flange blown slightly

Pass 21 May 2011 95,702 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit reqiures new one

water pump leaking

Pass 17 May 2010 90,132 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread

offside rear tyre tyre at 2.0mm

Fail 15 May 2010 90,132 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 85,756 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 80,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 74,269 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 68,468 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 68,251 miles

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.

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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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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