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S102 FAJ

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 FAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 110,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General vehicle structure slightly corroded and heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 107,784 miles

General vehicle structure and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2024 107,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General vehicle structure and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 107,738 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front borderline play in swivel hub and seal has slight leak

Nearside Rear body mounting starting to shoe signs f corrosion

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting staring to show signs of corrosion

just starting to show signs at rear of headlight

Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,400 miles

Nearside Front slight play swivel hub

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,742 miles

Offside Rear inner sill just staring to show signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,187 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in near/side front swivell hub and seal has slight leak

Fail 20 Jul 2018 103,187 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in near/side front swivell hub and seal has slight leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 101,728 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play at swivell hub and seal slightly damp

Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,728 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play at swivell hub and seal slightly damp

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,132 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various parts of (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 99,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various parts of (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,037 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 92,061 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 92,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,093 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 83,093 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,112 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 70,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 65,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,556 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 57,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S102 FAJ is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 S102 FAJ, 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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What year was S102 FAJ registered?

S102 FAJ is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S102 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 FAJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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