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S442 DAP

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 DAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,299 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust mount broken

fuel tank cover corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 70,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front hub weeping

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

brake pipes corroded

underbody,suspension ,chassis corroded,some areas weak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,659 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion around offside rear body mounting

slight corrosion nearside inner wheel arch

slight leak on offside front ball swivel seal

Pass 17 May 2018 69,245 miles

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

Offside Front axle / hub seal has slight oil leak

all heavily under - sealed

Fail 16 May 2018 69,236 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front axle / hub seal has slight oil leak

all heavily under - sealed

Pass 11 May 2017 65,551 miles

all underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 12 May 2016 61,859 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 58,518 miles

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

exhaust back box corrodied

Fail 14 May 2015 58,509 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box corrodied

Pass 10 May 2014 55,751 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,851 miles

front tyres have cracks in sidewalls no cords showing at time of test

Pass 5 May 2011 46,833 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,038 miles

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

o/s/f hub leaking oil just saisfactoy for test

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,744 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,301 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,068 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,422 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 33,422 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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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S442 DAP is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S442 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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S442 DAP is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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