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S128 UND

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,530 mi
Last recorded117,530 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 UND
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 117,530 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch /body under headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch /body under headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 116,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 114,189 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,189 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear section/boot floor (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes & fuel pipes heavily greased

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,122 miles

body, chassis, fuel and brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,898 miles

all brake pipes & ferrules have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,937 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,063 miles

4 wheel drive vac pipes corroded

both front springs corroding

bottom steering pivots both sides worn

front discs lipped

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre cracking on the outside wall plus the inside wall

o/s/r disc scored on outside, inside surface corroded badly

rear springs corroding

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded/worn

front wipers split

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre wearing low

slight leak from o/s/f hub

Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,719 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 22 Oct 2010 60,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,880 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and cracking

imbalance in front brakes

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,834 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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S128 UND is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S128 UND, 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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What year was S128 UND registered?

S128 UND is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 December 1998.

Is S128 UND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S128 UND shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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