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S357 FFM

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,921 mi
Last recorded59,921 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 FFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,921 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,976 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded rear

Fail 3 Dec 2007 51,970 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded rear

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,263 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 43,263 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 34,094 miles

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

fuel pipes 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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S357 FFM is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S357 FFM, 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 S357 FFM registered?

S357 FFM is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S357 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 FFM shows 6 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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