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S194 VUG

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,226 mi
Last recorded104,226 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 VUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,226 miles

all-over corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Underbody covered in mud

all over corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,574 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play uj joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

all tyre cracks

allover corrosion

mud allover underbody

Fail 10 May 2018 103,567 miles

Front Panhard rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill holed (6.1.C.1)

Rear Panhard rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

allover corrosion

Bumper insecure front and rear ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in propshaft centre bearing uj joint ()

all tyres have slight cracking

mud heavily covering underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2017 102,957 miles

mud to vehicle underside

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 7 Nov 2015 102,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear indicators flahing fast but less than 120 times per minute

heavily undersealed

Pass 10 May 2012 100,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,590 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 93,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 73,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 82,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 82,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,054 miles

backbox of exhaust blowing

chassis line brke pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,899 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 61,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 54,541 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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S194 VUG is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S194 VUG, 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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S194 VUG is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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