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S260 VGV

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,932 mi
Last recorded79,932 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 VGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,932 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 79,932 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step support bar rusted hanging off rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,870 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,162 miles

Offside front hub oil seal leaking slightly.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,216 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside front hub oil seal leaking slightly.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,062 miles

Offside front hub oil seal leaking.

Fail 11 Sep 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front hub oil seal leaking.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,725 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 71,274 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,586 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,584 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,361 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,086 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 49,371 miles

rear seats missing.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,836 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 44,836 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT KINGPIN BEARING WAS SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE FRONT SCRAPER SEAL LEAKING

OFFSIDE FRONT SCRAPER SEAL LEAKING

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,127 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,549 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 36,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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 VGV is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S260 VGV, 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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S260 VGV is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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