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S234 KPR

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

148,166 mi
Last recorded148,166 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 KPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 148,166 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2022 148,166 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2021 145,981 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 144,499 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 144,494 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2013 140,062 miles

Fuel pipe getting rusty.

Only one horn button working.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 140,062 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe getting rusty.

Only one horn button working.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 136,238 miles

Avise air bag light on.

Battery leaking electrolyte.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 136,238 miles

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

Avise air bag light on.

Battery leaking electrolyte.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 136,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished.

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 130,678 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 130,678 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/r fuel pipe rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2008 121,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f sidelight dim

Fail 16 Oct 2008 121,537 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle fuel pipes rusty

o/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 3 Oct 2007 110,814 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 110,814 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 96,419 miles

rear silencer & front brake discs starting to corrode

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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S234 KPR is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S234 KPR, 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 S234 KPR registered?

S234 KPR is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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