MOT Status
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49,852 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Boot floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Both front axle swivel joint seal leaking
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Boot floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Both front axle swivel joint seal leaking
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak causing false reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Boot floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Both front axle swivel joint seal leaking
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Boot floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Boot floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Both sides bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint seal leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
modified for off road use.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
air bag light remains on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S185 UDB is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S185 UDB, 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 S185 UDB registered?
S185 UDB is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S185 UDB safe to buy?
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