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S577 FWW

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,202 mi
Last recorded95,202 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 FWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 95,202 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r body mounting area corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,017 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nsr driveshaft leaking

osf swivel joint leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

general underbody rusting

oil leak on offside front axle swivel housing

some pitting on offside front brake disc

underbody rusting on braking and suspension components

Fail 3 Mar 2011 57,514 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

general underbody rusting

oil leak on offside front axle swivel housing

some pitting on offside front brake disc

underbody rusting on braking and suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,352 miles

both front axle pivot spheres corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2009 48,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front axle pivot spheres corroded

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,956 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 37,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,727 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 27,765 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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S577 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S577 FWW, 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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What year was S577 FWW registered?

S577 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 October 1998.

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