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S420 DAP

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,671 mi
Last recorded103,671 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 DAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,671 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 94,098 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,491 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 88,491 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 83,482 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 74,544 miles

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 71,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 66,014 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside front swivel pin bushes worn.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 54,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 48,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 43,597 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Nails in both rear tyres

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

Signes of an oil leak from n/s/f half shaft(Knuckle)

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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S420 DAP is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S420 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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S420 DAP is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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