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S485 MGN

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,663 mi
Last recorded138,663 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 MGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 138,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 130,098 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

advise engine starting to show signs of smoke on initial start up

advise vacumn hose to inlet manifold for 4wd locking hubs split

Fail 30 Mar 2010 129,677 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

advise engine starting to show signs of smoke on initial start up

advise vacumn hose to inlet manifold for 4wd locking hubs split

Pass 1 Apr 2009 120,642 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 120,642 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 110,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 110,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 99,496 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 May 2006 85,407 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 85,407 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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S485 MGN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S485 MGN, 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 S485 MGN registered?

S485 MGN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 November 1998.

Is S485 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 MGN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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