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S243 TUJ

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 TUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,003 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,878 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 52,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres have perrised side walls

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have perrised side walls

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,868 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel pipes corroding

glove box catch broken

Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel pipes corroding

glove box catch broken

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,684 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,752 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,752 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,019 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 46,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 TUJ is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TUJ, 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 S243 TUJ registered?

S243 TUJ is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S243 TUJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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