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S414 KNH

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,368 mi
Last recorded113,368 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 KNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

metal pipes across front axle for diff lockers corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,855 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise strong metal fuel pipes badly corroded

advise strong passenger outer door handle broken (still opens just)

advise strong tailgate hinge bottom hinge snapped requires immediate attention

Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise strong metal fuel pipes badly corroded

advise strong passenger outer door handle broken (still opens just)

advise strong tailgate hinge bottom hinge snapped requires immediate attention

Pass 24 Jan 2015 104,608 miles

advise strong all metal fuel lines badly corroded

bad oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,783 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 99,783 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,301 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2011 90,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,905 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 90,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

advise strong metal fuel pipes badly corroded

smell of fuel no leak found

advise strong offside front diff leaking over brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,133 miles

advise strong longitudinal/lateral (all rear ) metal brake pipes badly corroded recommend replacement

advise strong offside front axle/universal swivel joint leaking grease very close to brakes requires immeadiate attention

bad oil leak

play in nearside steering

windscreen damaged 2x places zone b below 40mm

Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise strong longitudinal/lateral (all rear ) metal brake pipes badly corroded recommend replacement

advise strong offside front axle/universal swivel joint leaking grease very close to brakes requires immeadiate attention

bad oil leak

play in nearside steering

windscreen damaged 2x places zone b below 40mm

Pass 11 Jul 2009 78,919 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,465 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST REQUIRES REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

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

transmission noise

Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,771 miles

advise strong nearside rear tyre on limit

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear suspension bush detiorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

windscreen damaged zone b below 40mm

Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,659 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 55,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both nearside front and rear tyres perished and cracking in tread grooves

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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S414 KNH is a 1999 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 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 S414 KNH, 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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S414 KNH is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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