MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,271 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both near side and off side sill have corrosion but not excessive patch repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing and seat belts removed ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and inner wheel arches, front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill, front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both fronts and nearside rear shock absorber casings corroded
Main feed fuel pipes corroded to excess
Offside rear inner wing corroded (behind bumper)
Oil leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Slight damage to windscreen in drivers view of the road
Both fronts and nearside rear shock absorber casings corroded
Main feed fuel pipes corroded
Offside chassis rail slightly corroded within 30 cm of rear trailing arm, requires urgent attention
Offside rear inner wing corroded (behind bumper)
Oil leak
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
All shock absorber casings corroded
Main feed fuel pipes corroded
Offside chassis rail slightly corroded within 30 cm of rear trailing arm, requires urgent attention
Offside rear inner wing corroded (behind bumper)
Oil leak
Slight damage to windscreen in drivers view of the road
All shock absorber casings corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Offside chassis rail slightly corroded within 30 cm of rear trailing arm, requires urgent attention
Offside rear inner wing corroded (behind bumper)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
All shock absorber casings corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Offside chassis rail slightly corroded within 30 cm of rear trailing arm, requires urgent attention
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel pipes are corroded.
Nearside front inner chassis rail outer skin is cracking.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Fuel pipes are corroded.
Nearside front inner chassis rail outer skin is cracking.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both wiper blades are starting to smear screen.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside chassis rail outer skin is cracked.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both wiper blades are starting to smear screen.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside chassis rail outer skin is cracked.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
clutch slipping
corrosion appearing around rear body mounts
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
high biting point on clutch
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
high biting point on clutch
slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
high biting point on clutch
slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust back box corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight oil leak o/s/f swivel hub seal
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight oil leak o/s/f swivel hub seal
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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S449 ARC is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S449 ARC, 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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S449 ARC is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 1998.
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