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S144 ADO

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 ADO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 112,233 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2020 112,218 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 111,709 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Feb 2019 111,680 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2018 110,960 miles

Front swivel joints seal leaking

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,203 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes (borderline)

rear seats folded flat

thick mud under vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front to rear inner sill corroded in several places (5.2.6)

corrosion on all brake pipes (borderline)

rear seats folded flat

thick mud under vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2016 109,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,804 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,872 miles

brake pipes painted

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2014 106,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

brake pipes painted

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front disk pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 103,186 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,827 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres near limit

Pass 28 Nov 2009 92,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 91,954 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 84,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 75,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 67,417 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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S144 ADO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S144 ADO, 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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S144 ADO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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