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S232 AON

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,333 mi
Last recorded153,333 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 AON
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 153,333 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 153,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 144,134 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front Head lamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2017 144,004 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 133,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 133,669 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 127,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 118,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 110,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 104,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,274 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 95,274 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,012 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 78,260 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,128 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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S232 AON is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S232 AON, 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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S232 AON is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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