CarVerify

Free Car Check

S158 LBT

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,382 mi
Last recorded120,382 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 LBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 120,382 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL almost goes to floor when applied (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine does have slight misfire (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 120,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 118,814 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 118,472 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 118,470 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,142 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,840 miles

Nearside Front Swivel seal slight leak

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 117,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

mud on the inside of the windscreen but not affecting drivers view to the road

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,804 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,758 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front undersill to floor (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front floor to chassis outer section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,195 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s long rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,890 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Both front to rear pipes corroded but not excessive (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,502 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,281 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 76,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,309 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,138 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 53,795 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S158 LBT is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S158 LBT, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S158 LBT?

You can check the full history of S158 LBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S158 LBT registered?

S158 LBT is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S158 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 LBT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S158 LBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S158 LBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.