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S496 BAA

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,238 mi
Last recorded101,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 BAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 101,238 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 101,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x 3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 97,673 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 97,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 97,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle ball (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle ball (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,308 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 91,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,402 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,759 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 11 Feb 2021 81,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,687 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,980 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 79,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 76,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,444 miles

Boot floor has excessive corrosion but is outside the prescribed aera

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,266 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken, exhaust not insecure.

Oil leak (engine)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Centre exhaust mounting broken, exhaust not insecure.

Oil leak (engine)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,198 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 17 Jul 2009 65,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,127 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 56,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,338 miles

advise-all four tyres perished and cracking around sidewalls(poor condition)

advise-front number plate deteriorated

advise-screw stuck through sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2007 45,338 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise-all four tyres perished and cracking around sidewalls(poor condition)

advise-front number plate deteriorated

advise-screw stuck through sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,034 miles

Perishing on all four tyres noted

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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S496 BAA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S496 BAA, 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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S496 BAA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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