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S515 SWF

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,652 mi
Last recorded98,652 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 SWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 98,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

very dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,834 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 96,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 92,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre perishing on inner side wall

Sill protectors fitted

Transfer box mounting deteriorated.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 89,295 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,865 miles

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

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

o/s door handle damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,084 miles

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

o/s door outer handle damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2011 79,084 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s door outer handle damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,196 miles

offside outer door handle loose

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,929 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f hub leaking grease.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,962 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 64,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 60,473 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,382 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 54,382 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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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S515 SWF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S515 SWF, 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 S515 SWF registered?

S515 SWF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S515 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 SWF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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