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S112 JSC

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 JSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot just clearing the body and panhard rod. (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 54,931 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play panhard rod rose joint. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot just clearing the body and panhard rod. (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,919 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r outer wheel arch missing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,358 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,887 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 45,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,201 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,780 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 30,766 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

brake fluid low ?

handbrake travel ?

o/s headlamp pattern poor

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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S112 JSC is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S112 JSC, 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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S112 JSC is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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