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S284 VKL

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,269 mi
Last recorded78,269 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 VKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,269 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 78,269 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,625 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,277 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,177 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,177 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,744 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,738 miles

both front tractor joints damp

both inner sills corroding

centre exhaust bracket fractured

offside rear floor pan around seatbelt mount rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,830 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to offside chassis rear boot floor and both inner sills

Fail 21 Jul 2009 57,823 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil residue on inside of offside front wheel

slight corrosion to offside chassis rear boot floor and both inner sills

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,777 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 51,777 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,485 miles

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

advise exhaust tail box

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,311 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2005 36,024 miles

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

nail in tyre

rear exhaust box badly corroded

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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S284 VKL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S284 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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S284 VKL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S284 VKL safe to buy?

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