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S286 YNP

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,400 mi
Last recorded114,400 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 YNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2 mm

Offside Front slight break bind

rusty under n/s headlight

rusty under o/s head light

Fail 1 Dec 2016 114,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2 mm

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front slight break bind

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

rusty under n/s headlight

rusty under o/s head light

Fail 3 Nov 2016 114,252 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near catalyst (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/15 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near rear mounting in 2 places (one above the silencer) (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle has extensive under-body paint/ stone chip applied, unable to establish full extent of corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

boot floor rusty

engine oil leak

front propshaft sliding joint has slight play

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2015 109,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

boot floor rusty

engine oil leak

front propshaft sliding joint has slight play

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2014 104,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

screw in nearside front tyre

slight play in front propshaft sliding joint

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

screw in nearside front tyre

slight play in front propshaft sliding joint

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,731 miles

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

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)

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

fuel pipe rusty

offside front swival bearing has slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2013 97,722 miles

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

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

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)

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

fuel pipe rusty

offside front swival bearing has slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,910 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

offside front swival bearings has slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2012 90,900 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

offside front swival bearings has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,141 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 84,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 77,759 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 77,751 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 71,401 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 64,214 miles

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

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

surface rust on fuel pipes

Pass 9 May 2007 55,188 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2007 55,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,853 miles

Advise a front brake check. Front Brake pads look over half worn?

Engine oil level slightly low

Nearside and offside front tyres worn off on the inside edges

Slight corrosion on the offside front inner brake disc surface!

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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S286 YNP is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S286 YNP, 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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S286 YNP is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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