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S525 OGW

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,992 mi
Last recorded148,992 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 OGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 148,992 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipes

engine slight smokey on emission test

Pass 15 Aug 2018 138,130 miles

both headlamp outer lenses hazed

catalyst support mounting corroded off

number plate light covers missing

offside front side light dim

Fail 8 Aug 2018 137,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure catalyst mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear tail pipe corroded off (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp outer lenses hazed

number plate light covers missing

offside front side light dim

Pass 26 Jul 2017 127,102 miles

number plate lamp lenses missing

Pass 11 May 2016 113,178 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2016 113,095 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 109,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 108,953 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 108,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,334 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,034 miles

front number plate cracked

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,992 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front number plate cracked

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,151 miles

Centre exhaust mounts deteriating

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

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,655 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split, still clearing screen

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,020 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,506 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,613 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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S525 OGW is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S525 OGW, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S525 OGW registered?

S525 OGW is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S525 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 OGW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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