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S470 TPP

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,559 mi
Last recorded147,559 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 TPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 147,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking oil but not by brake (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 142,466 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 at axle and front too rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 138,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears x2 and at rear axle 2 of (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 132,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears x2 and rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2021 124,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full set (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 124,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full set (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 115,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 111,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of cat (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes running from front to rear - corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 106,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 94,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,338 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 89,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

off side front sphere has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 89,331 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/f sphere/ball leaking fluid

Pass 16 Oct 2010 86,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 80,911 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 80,711 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 75,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,635 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,598 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,188 miles

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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S470 TPP is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S470 TPP, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S470 TPP is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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