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S260 UWX

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,486 mi
Last recorded117,486 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 UWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,486 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2017 117,406 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 117,173 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

os chassis rail weakened by corrosion

osr and nsf body mount weakened by corrosion

osr inner wheel arch corroded

rear floor pan nsr corroded

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 117,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 108,526 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

exhaust silencer in poor condition

off side rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,204 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 96,842 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,851 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s mirror housing broken

Fail 21 Sep 2010 91,844 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s mirror housing broken

Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,072 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 88,072 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 86,046 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 86,046 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,954 miles

Various brake pipes starting to corrode on vehicle underside

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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S260 UWX is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S260 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 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 S260 UWX registered?

S260 UWX is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 December 1998.

Is S260 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S260 UWX shows 15 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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