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S415 DAP

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 DAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,235 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

front swivels corroded on front axle

Fail 19 Jun 2015 97,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

front swivels corroded on front axle

Pass 8 Nov 2013 95,658 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f swivel housing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,331 miles

slight play in offside front swivel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,945 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,426 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,668 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,668 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,775 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 61,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres side walls crazed

Pass 1 Oct 2005 54,771 miles

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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S415 DAP is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S415 DAP, 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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S415 DAP is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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