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S532 KNW

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,734 mi
Last recorded91,734 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 KNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,734 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 91,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,473 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 86,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 79,819 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,289 miles

Advise fuel pipes corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,860 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,362 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 67,353 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 62,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,882 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,821 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,612 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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S532 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S532 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S532 KNW registered?

S532 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S532 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S532 KNW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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