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S259 RVX

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,065 mi
Last recorded71,065 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 RVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 65,518 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear brake pipe ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily cracked on inner shoulder and only just met requirement/requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 59,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 4 Sep 2018 59,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,816 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 55,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,542 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside brake pipes corroded (pipes travelling front to rear of vehicle)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,045 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,408 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,668 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,245 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 43,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,459 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 35,459 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S259 RVX is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S259 RVX, 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 S259 RVX registered?

S259 RVX is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S259 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 RVX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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