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S146 KLN

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,855 mi
Last recorded52,855 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 KLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 52,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,200 miles

Corrosion of metal fuel pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,879 miles

All fuel pipes corroded

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,568 miles

some corrosion of fuel pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2020 51,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,778 miles

some corrosion of fuel pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2019 50,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion of fuel pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,378 miles

All fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,886 miles

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

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

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

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

some corrosion of fuel pipes

some surface corrosion of chassis

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,688 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 48,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,014 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,096 miles

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

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

Rear silencer poor condition

Some corrosion to all rear fuel pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,539 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,792 miles

n/s/r tyre is slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f tyre is slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre is slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,396 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 42,462 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 39,841 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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S146 KLN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S146 KLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S146 KLN registered?

S146 KLN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S146 KLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S146 KLN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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