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S258 UWX

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,200 mi
Last recorded81,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 UWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Backseat. ()

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2020 81,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear seats ()

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavy build of underseal under vehicle

modified for off road use

Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,114 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on wall

Fail 11 Jan 2017 69,474 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on wall

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front inner wings holed outside of prescribed areas

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear floors corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 62,220 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both due to faded lenses (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front inner wings holed outside of prescribed areas

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear floors corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 62,195 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole next to mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front wheels slightly grabbing

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 59,600 miles

Backbox corroding

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,047 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,701 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 53,699 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,517 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 49,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,348 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,210 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,042 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 39,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,449 miles

front No plate deteriorating

rear stabalizer bushes wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,221 miles

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

n\s\f tyre cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,331 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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S258 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S258 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 S258 UWX registered?

S258 UWX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S258 UWX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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