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S130 YAB

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 YAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,001 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,557 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel and brake pipes rusty

rear seat belts removed at time of test

Fail 23 Jan 2023 73,557 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel and brake pipes rusty

rear seat belts removed at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,716 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 65,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,774 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 56,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,403 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 46,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,791 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,315 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 38,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 26,443 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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S130 YAB is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S130 YAB, 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 S130 YAB registered?

S130 YAB is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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