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S101 EWU

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,780 mi
Last recorded83,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 EWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,780 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded but not weakened

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,498 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

brake pipes heavily coated in grease

nearside front steering sphere has slight oil leak

nearside front steering sphere slight play

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,587 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front steering sphere leaking oil

nearside front steerring sphere has slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2013 70,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front steering sphere leaking oil

nearside front steerring sphere has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front and rear brake pipes coated in grease

both front axle swivel joints corroded

both rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

n/s/f wiper torn

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2011 58,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front and rear brake pipes coated in grease

both front axle swivel joints corroded

both rear lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

n/s/f wiper torn

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 37,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 36,101 miles

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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S101 EWU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S101 EWU, 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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S101 EWU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S101 EWU safe to buy?

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