MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
hole n/a and o/s front not within 300
vehicle has been heavly underseald
Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front inner arch holed not with in prescribed area
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner arch holed not with in prescribed area
all front to rear brake pipes heavily under sealed
front to rear heavily under sealed
heavey underseal throughout the under side of vehicle
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting centre floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front inner arch holed not with in prescribed area
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner arch holed not with in prescribed area
all front to rear brake pipes heavily under sealed
front to rear heavily under sealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play and slight play in swivel joint (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis and inner sills (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
hazy beam image
Brake pipe slightly corroded middle of body (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front swivel joint slight leak
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front swivel joint slight leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Slight corrosion on fuel pipes at rear
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear shock absorbers in contact with axle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear shock absorbers in contact with axle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wiper blades split and deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
clutch biting point high
cracks in nearside front tyre
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
clutch biting point high
cracks in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S542 LRN is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S542 LRN, 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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What year was S542 LRN registered?
S542 LRN is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 January 1999.
Is S542 LRN safe to buy?
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