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S581 YNO

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,000 mi
Last recorded133,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 YNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2016 128,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange gasket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear foot brake effort low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,458 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 101,365 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 101,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 91,743 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,929 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,209 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007
Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,008 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 40,008 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YNO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S581 YNO, 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 S581 YNO registered?

S581 YNO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S581 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S581 YNO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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