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S581 NEF

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,631 mi
Last recorded109,631 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 NEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 109,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to spring housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil ,next to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,943 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,973 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,624 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 98,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 92,640 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 89,575 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 89,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 80,440 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,440 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,711 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 72,711 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,476 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2008 61,476 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,765 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

under side of vechicle very rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,600 miles

unable to examin rear seat belts vehicle in van use. †plastic sill covers fitted

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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S581 NEF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S581 NEF, 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 S581 NEF registered?

S581 NEF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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