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S424 RDF

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 RDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 100,369 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

O/S/R inner fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,369 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

O/S/F position lamp dimmer than N/S/F

O/S/R inner fuel pipes corroded.

Small hole in N/S/R inner sill

Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,412 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Nearside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,331 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

O/S/R inner fuel pipes corroded.

Tax disc needs repositioning lower.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 95,499 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front inner hubs slightly damp.

Front power steering pipes corroded.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S/R inner fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,499 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front inner hubs slightly damp.

Front power steering pipes corroded.

O/S/R inner fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,787 miles

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

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

O/S/F power steering pipes slightly corroded (above steering box)

O/S/R fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,467 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 91,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 90,207 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,777 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 82,275 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 76,113 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 76,113 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 76,113 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S424 RDF 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 73.3%.

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 S424 RDF, 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 S424 RDF registered?

S424 RDF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S424 RDF safe to buy?

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