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S339 AFB

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,888 mi
Last recorded89,888 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS339 AFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2023 89,888 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced all lights (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded both pipes from pump and box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

believe car not charging battery

Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,619 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 87,619 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,974 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hole underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2020 84,012 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hole underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of car covered in surface rust

Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of car covered in surface rust

Pass 2 May 2014 83,636 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,599 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,541 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 81,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,249 miles

rear-tyres-cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,128 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,762 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,781 miles

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

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

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

o/s-front-tyre-perished

Fail 3 Sep 2007 70,781 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s-front-tyre-perished

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,229 miles

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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S339 AFB is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S339 AFB, 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.

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What year was S339 AFB registered?

S339 AFB is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S339 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S339 AFB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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