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S243 SFU

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,749 mi
Last recorded101,749 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 SFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 101,749 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 97,208 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

air bag light on in dash

Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on in dash

Fail 10 Sep 2010 97,013 miles

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

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

front discs slight worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,013 miles

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

front discs slight worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,123 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front swivel hubs dry and slightly corroded

o/s/r number plate lens missing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,275 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 87,275 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 63,680 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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S243 SFU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S243 SFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S243 SFU registered?

S243 SFU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S243 SFU safe to buy?

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