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S372 RRL

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

97,967 mi
Last recorded97,967 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 RRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,967 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,687 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear seat belt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all underside heavily wax oiled

Fail 28 Jun 2022 95,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / rear body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / rear body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear seat belt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,289 miles

1 bulb not working in centre stop light

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracks (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / body area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corrosion

both headlamp lens un slightly poor condition (advise specialist cleaning)

engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe into silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill /body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete rear valance above rear silencer box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lens in slightly poor condition advise specialist cleaning

engine oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2019 87,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,360 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens in poor condition (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens in poor condition (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear valance boot floor corroded (not load bearing)

both headlamp lens slightly poor condition advise specialist cleaning

Fail 11 Apr 2018 82,359 miles

Fuel pipe leaking main pipes (front to rear) (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear valance boot floor corroded (not load bearing)

both headlamp lens slightly poor condition advise specialist cleaning

Pass 2 May 2017 78,794 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,385 miles

rear body to chassis mount slight corrosion on both sides

Fail 9 Apr 2015 73,370 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear body to chassis mount slight corrosion on both sides

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,439 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,743 miles

Fuel lines rusted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sills covered at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2013 71,743 miles

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

Fuel lines rusted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sills covered at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,662 miles

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

feul lines excessivly corrodedd

Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

feul lines excessivly corrodedd

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,128 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Sills are covered

Underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2011 66,128 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Sills are covered

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,282 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sills are covered

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,567 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sills covered. f/o/s wheel binding. Front axle metal breather pipes corroded. Front suspension joints dry..

Fail 8 Apr 2009 57,567 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sills covered. f/o/s wheel binding. Front axle metal breather pipes corroded. Front suspension joints dry..

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,530 miles

all brake pipe furreles rusting req attension

off side front tyre wear on inside edge

slight end play on near side front tracktor housing ite will rea attension in due cours

wear on front discs and pads

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,677 miles

front brake pads notseen correctley over sills on vehicle front and rear trailinr arm bushes starting to cracke willreq attension in due cours of side front feed pies to tractor housings rusting req attension

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,881 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 44,881 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 44,114 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre has a cut around the sidewall but no cords exposed.

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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S372 RRL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S372 RRL, 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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S372 RRL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S372 RRL shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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