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S540 KNW

1998 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,755 mi
Last recorded138,755 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 KNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 135,650 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 131,152 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,863 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,300 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 131,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 126,593 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 110,872 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,404 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 108,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 103,136 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 103,065 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 98,428 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 98,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 93,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,773 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 55,627 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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S540 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S540 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.

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S540 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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