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S562 SKJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,626 mi
Last recorded109,626 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 SKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,626 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 106,372 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,154 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 92,299 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 89,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 81,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 81,846 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 73,559 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 73,559 miles

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

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

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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S562 SKJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S562 SKJ, 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 S562 SKJ registered?

S562 SKJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S562 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S562 SKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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