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S159 SAS

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,007 mi
Last recorded86,007 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 SAS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,310 miles

All welded repairs heavily coated in sealer not allowing full inspection of repair

Brake pipes coated in sealer

Exhaust system corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play sphere (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play sphere (2.2.B.1f)

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Some underside components corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 85,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes coated in sealer

Exhaust system corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play sphere (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play sphere (2.2.B.1f)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Some underside components corroded

Welded repairs coated tn sealer

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Some suspension components corroded

Underside of body is coated in under seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' greater than 10mm but not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 40,062 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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S159 SAS is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S159 SAS, 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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What year was S159 SAS registered?

S159 SAS is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S159 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 SAS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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