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S281 VKL

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,185 mi
Last recorded62,185 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 VKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 62,185 miles

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)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

chassis and underbody corrosion

engine oil leak and level low

exhaust deteriorating and slight leak

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,144 miles

chassis and under body corrosion

offside rear bumper damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,229 miles

Boot floor corroded

Chassis and underbody has corrosion

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside rear bumper damaged

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,627 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 3 Nov 2014 56,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,169 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2012 51,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

nearside front swivel leaking oil

nearside front tyre perished outer wall

no rear seats fitted

offside front brake pads low

offside front brake soon needs attention (binding)

rear door top hinge worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,550 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake pads low

Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,570 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2009 43,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,135 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Oct 2008 41,068 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

osf steering swivel leaking

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,614 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2007 75,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,511 miles

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

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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S281 VKL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S281 VKL, 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 S281 VKL registered?

S281 VKL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S281 VKL safe to buy?

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