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S387 KLX

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,674 mi
Last recorded40,674 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 KLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 40,674 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroding away

spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,078 miles

chip on windscreen zone b

exhaust system deteriorating

front and rear brake pipes corroding

spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,283 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Rear differential noisy

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,283 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Brake pipes corroded

Engine oil on minimum

Rear differential noisy

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,529 miles

brake pipes corroding

chip on windscreen zone b

exhaust corroding

slight binding from nearside front brakes

Fail 22 Mar 2016 38,529 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroding

chip on windscreen zone b

exhaust corroding

slight binding from nearside front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,449 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,698 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 36,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,895 miles

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

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

exhausts corroding away

Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,734 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 30,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,227 miles

spare tyre worn

Fail 21 Jan 2009 28,227 miles

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

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

spare tyre worn

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,437 miles

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

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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S387 KLX is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S387 KLX, 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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What year was S387 KLX registered?

S387 KLX is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S387 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S387 KLX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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