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S298 AJK

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,836 mi
Last recorded77,836 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 AJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,836 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 75,844 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,489 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

backbox condition bad

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside wiper slightly smeary

slight play found in steering system

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

backbox condition bad

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside wiper slightly smeary

slight play found in steering system

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,891 miles

exhaust bracket snapped and rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 70,890 miles

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

exhaust bracket snapped and rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 68,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

high level brake light inoperative

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 11 May 2011 66,933 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,770 miles

exhaust mountings not standard (secured with wire)

Pass 11 May 2009 63,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 62,123 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2008 62,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,182 miles

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

condition of front discs

grease on brake pipes inspection limited

Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,492 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis

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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S298 AJK is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S298 AJK, 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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S298 AJK is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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