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S480 BTX

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,446 mi
Last recorded96,446 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 BTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 96,446 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 96,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,732 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 86,699 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 76,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,445 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S480 BTX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S480 BTX, 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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What year was S480 BTX registered?

S480 BTX is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S480 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S480 BTX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S480 BTX have outstanding finance?

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