MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
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
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
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of S485 MGN?
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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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