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S212 MGO

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,763 mi
Last recorded149,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 MGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 149,763 miles

oil leak... inner sills n floor corroded patched n painted,,, sill covers fitted... osf bearing slight play... brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 147,847 miles

plates to chassie ... exhaust minor leak... underside covered in underseal... oil leak engine area... front swivel joints leaking... sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,439 miles

oil leak engine area... vehicle had miltiple patches and heavily undersealed... slight play in front steering balls

Pass 20 May 2021 143,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 143,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 143,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel lines on o/s corroded along chassis.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 137,435 miles

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,078 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 134,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 129,752 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 129,752 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,562 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 124,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,515 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 119,515 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 113,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 107,200 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 107,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 71,648 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 63,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 55,140 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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S212 MGO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S212 MGO, 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 S212 MGO registered?

S212 MGO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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