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S532 OGW

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,318 mi
Last recorded121,318 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 OGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,318 miles

movement in n/s/f king pins

rear tyres very heavily perished,split and cut round circumference of the tyres and worn low

wipers smear

Fail 18 Apr 2017 121,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres very heavily perished,split and cut round circumference of the tyres and worn low

wipers smear

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,024 miles

n/s/r shock absorber has no damping effect

o/s/f suspension coil corroded

oil leaks

puncture at n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2016 118,024 miles

o/s/f suspension coil corroded

oil leaks

puncture at n/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r shock absorber has no damping effect

Fail 6 Nov 2014 116,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 116,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 114,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 114,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,803 miles

n/s beam pattern becoming poor

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2012 107,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s beam pattern becoming poor

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 99,465 miles

child seat fitted to passenger seat belt

Fail 19 Oct 2011 99,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

child seat fitted to passenger seat belt

offside drive shaft sphere leaking oil

Fail 1 Nov 2010 91,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 85,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

non obligatory mirror insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2009 85,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

non obligatory mirror insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,629 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

slight imbalance on brakes

Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front inner brake pads appear low

slight imbalance on brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,150 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 OGW is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 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.

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S532 OGW is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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