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S510 KST

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,443 mi
Last recorded105,443 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS510 KST
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,443 miles

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)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,041 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 101,041 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,569 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 78,548 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

drivers door handle broken at one side but door still opens no problem

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,033 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 86,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 82,364 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 73,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,921 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 65,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KST is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S510 KST, 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 S510 KST registered?

S510 KST is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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