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S245 UWX

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 UWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,345 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 79,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Boot floor corroded

Chassis starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 75,381 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,738 miles

both front inner wings corroded

corrosion around both rear body mountings

Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front inner wings corroded

corrosion around both rear body mountings

Pass 9 Dec 2011 3,967 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f spear slightly leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2010 73,020 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f spear slightly leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,977 miles

n/s/f swivel joint slightly leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,079 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,038 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 70,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 68,878 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 68,878 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 66,897 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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S245 UWX 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 66.7%.

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 S245 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 S245 UWX registered?

S245 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S245 UWX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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