CarVerify

Free Car Check

S488 CTV

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,493 mi
Last recorded73,493 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 CTV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 73,493 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 73,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 73,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 72,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,856 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,817 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,619 miles

screen damage

slight wear evident on outer edges of nearside front and rear tyres (wearing close to wear indication)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,995 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

screen damage

under vehicle fuel pipe corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2011 45,990 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing

screen damage

under vehicle fuel pipe corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,459 miles

dcreen damage evident

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,936 miles

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

Rear box corroding.

Screen damage evident.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,936 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear box corroding.

Screen damage evident.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,187 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Screen damage evident.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,209 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Screen damage,ZONE A just within M.O.T.parameters.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 39,209 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Screen damage,ZONE A just within M.O.T.parameters.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,257 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,257 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front disc pads wearing low.

Screen damage "ZONE A"just within test parameters.

Screen damage evident "ZONE B"

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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S488 CTV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 S488 CTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S488 CTV?

You can check the full history of S488 CTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S488 CTV registered?

S488 CTV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S488 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 CTV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S488 CTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S488 CTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.