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S342 GLG

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,857 mi
Last recorded87,857 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 GLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 86,066 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,885 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front axle breather pipes corrouded

rear exhaust corrouded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 79,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front axle breather pipes corrouded

rear exhaust corrouded

Pass 20 May 2011 73,165 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

airbag light on dash

both front brake discs corroded

both rear seat head rests have been removed

corrosion to front panel around headlamp area

corrosion to underbody and all componets

drivers seat head rest has been removed

nearside front tyre wearing low on shoulder

offside front tyre badly perished but not showing cords

rear fuel hose perished but not leaking

rear fuel pipe corroded

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 24 May 2010 66,535 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn and perished(cracked/split)no cords showing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,721 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 65,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,520 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 59,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 53,311 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag warning lamp lit

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,127 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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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S342 GLG is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S342 GLG, 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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S342 GLG is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S342 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 GLG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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