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S211 JBL

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,938 mi
Last recorded69,938 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 JBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,938 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 69,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,089 miles

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

Rear exhaust has a mounting missing

Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,084 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside front swivel housing leaking grease

Rear exhaust has a mounting missing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,191 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,191 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,344 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 64,258 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,950 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 38,034 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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S211 JBL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S211 JBL, 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 S211 JBL registered?

S211 JBL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S211 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 JBL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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