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S125 UKL

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 UKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 111,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Park brake reserve travel just adequate.

Pass 17 May 2017 109,800 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

park brake reserve just adequate.

Fail 17 May 2017 109,800 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

park brake reserve just adequate.

Pass 19 May 2016 107,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 105,753 miles

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

rear number plate can be seen over towing bracket

Pass 19 May 2015 105,753 miles

rear number plate can be seen over towing bracket

Fail 14 May 2014 103,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 103,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 100,312 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2012 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 94,562 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small amount of play on osf steering swivels.

Fail 17 May 2011 94,562 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small amount of play on osf steering swivels.

Pass 17 May 2010 91,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,170 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,119 miles

Both front steering gold fish bowls slightly pitted

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 59,119 miles

Both front steering gold fish bowls slightly pitted

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

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S125 UKL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S125 UKL, 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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S125 UKL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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