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S252 NRG

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,298 mi
Last recorded36,298 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 NRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 36,298 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 36,298 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 36,298 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,959 miles

4 wheel drive vacuum pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion along underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2014 34,959 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

4 wheel drive vacuum pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion along underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipes are slight corroded

rear exhaust silencer is slight corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 34,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipes are slight corroded

rear exhaust silencer is slight corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,699 miles

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

front exhaust slight corroded next to flexi

Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust has slight exhaust gas leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,841 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre side wall perrished

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,419 miles

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

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

o/s door handle broken

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,864 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 32,864 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,420 miles

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

fuel pipes corosion

rear exhaust hanger

Pass 14 May 2007 31,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,832 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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S252 NRG is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold 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 S252 NRG, 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 S252 NRG registered?

S252 NRG is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S252 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 NRG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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