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S233 UWX

1999 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,594 mi
Last recorded62,594 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 UWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 59,989 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 59,989 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 55,240 miles

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 31 Mar 2021 55,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 55,213 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner and outer sills within seat belt mounting zone (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded within seat bbelt zone (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,246 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken,exhaust still sercure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 54,246 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mount broken,exhaust still sercure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 52,748 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,931 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 50,930 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

slight lift in both front swivels

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

exhaust centre bkt inscure but system is suported advise o/s/f bottom trunion with slight movement

Fail 15 Sep 2014 46,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust centre bkt inscure but system is suported advise o/s/f bottom trunion with slight movement

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,932 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,580 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,036 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 29,898 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 29,898 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S233 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S233 UWX, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S233 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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