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S417 TKJ

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,766 mi
Last recorded75,766 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 TKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 75,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 75,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 75,586 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,555 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 75,544 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothside (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 73,372 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothside (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 70,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 70,089 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 67,376 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,955 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2016 61,955 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,813 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,113 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,145 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 44,748 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,757 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 37,597 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,168 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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S417 TKJ is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S417 TKJ, 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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S417 TKJ is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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