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S542 LRN

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,529 mi
Last recorded161,529 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 LRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 161,529 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 161,529 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 155,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 149,762 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 149,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 142,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 135,915 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 122,495 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,970 miles

Rear shock absorbers in contact with axle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 116,957 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,027 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 109,026 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 80,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,576 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,564 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 43,411 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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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.

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