MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Swivel seal slight leak
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))
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
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)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
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)
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)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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S158 LBT is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 January 1999.
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