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S263 NRG

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,790 mi
Last recorded74,790 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 NRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 73,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 64,753 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 52,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 51,729 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorating but no leak detected

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,130 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 50,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 49,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 46,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 46,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,523 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,352 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,157 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 23 Dec 2011 42,751 miles

Battery insecure

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,639 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,200 miles

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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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S263 NRG is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S263 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S263 NRG?

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What year was S263 NRG registered?

S263 NRG is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S263 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 NRG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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