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S243 NMJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,479 mi
Last recorded102,479 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 NMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,479 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,478 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,835 miles

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

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

driver outer door handle poorly repaired but works

fuel pipes starting to rust

swivel houseings starting to pitt

Fail 20 Sep 2011 94,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

driver outer door handle poorly repaired but works

fuel pipes starting to rust

swivel houseings starting to pitt

Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,498 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s and n/s front hub seals starting to leak

rear seats not fitted at time of time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2010 88,476 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s and n/s front hub seals starting to leak

rear seats not fitted at time of time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,326 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 73,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,384 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,132 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 61,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 61,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 55,032 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 54,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

off side front wheel is binding slightly

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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S243 NMJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S243 NMJ, 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 S243 NMJ registered?

S243 NMJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S243 NMJ safe to buy?

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