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S235 UWX

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,053 mi
Last recorded99,053 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 UWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,053 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,113 miles

Centre Centre bracket broken

Child seat fit to offside rear .Can not perform full belt check

Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,113 miles

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

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

Centre Centre bracket broken

Child seat fit to offside rear .Can not perform full belt check

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,432 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 84,431 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,917 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,458 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

horn delayed at first to sound but seems okay now

Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,524 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 72,524 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,269 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 69,269 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,747 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 55,932 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 55,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S235 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S235 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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What year was S235 UWX registered?

S235 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S235 UWX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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