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S452 RNA

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,541 mi
Last recorded100,541 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 RNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,541 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 100,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,357 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 94,332 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH TRAILING ARM MOUNTINGS AND CENTRAL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH AT AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,730 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 89,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,895 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,887 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,675 miles

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

o/s/f upper and lower swivel joint slight ewar

Fail 23 Nov 2012 72,675 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

o/s/f upper and lower swivel joint slight ewar

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,361 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,425 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,869 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 33,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,714 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 29,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S452 RNA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S452 RNA, 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 S452 RNA registered?

S452 RNA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S452 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 RNA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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