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S186 LEF

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,438 mi
Last recorded81,438 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 LEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,438 miles

front/rear trailing arm bushes perished

light corrosion around front/rear body mountings

Fail 6 Nov 2014 81,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front/rear trailing arm bushes perished

light corrosion around front/rear body mountings

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,668 miles

FRONT AND REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED.

O/S CENTRE CHASSIS BECOMING CORRODED AT FRONT OF SPRING MOUNT.

REAR SECTIONS OF PETROL PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 79,668 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

FRONT AND REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED.

O/S CENTRE CHASSIS BECOMING CORRODED AT FRONT OF SPRING MOUNT.

REAR SECTIONS OF PETROL PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,222 miles

o/s rear under sill panel corroded but not structual

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,503 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 71,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,512 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre is slight perished

Offside rear seat belt not cheacked as child seat fitted

offside rear tyre is slight perished

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre perished slightly

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,148 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 43,831 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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S186 LEF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S186 LEF, 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.

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What year was S186 LEF registered?

S186 LEF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S186 LEF safe to buy?

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