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R895 LAA

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,379 mi
Last recorded101,379 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 LAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,379 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,465 miles

handbrake efficiencynear limit

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,991 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,246 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,254 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 70,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,444 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 64,433 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,921 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,498 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,945 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 54,945 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 51,118 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,511 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 47,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2007 43,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,218 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 39,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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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R895 LAA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R895 LAA, 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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R895 LAA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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