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S510 KNW

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,355 mi
Last recorded62,355 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS510 KNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,355 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 62,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,114 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 61,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,479 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS JUST OK FOR TEST

Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,437 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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S510 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S510 KNW, 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 S510 KNW?

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What year was S510 KNW registered?

S510 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S510 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S510 KNW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S510 KNW have outstanding finance?

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