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S587 MLT

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,477 mi
Last recorded105,477 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 MLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 105,477 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 101,285 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 101,285 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,647 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 97,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 92,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDER VEHICLE (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,123 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,332 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,500 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 76,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread low on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,200 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2010 68,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,525 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2008 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,324 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006

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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S587 MLT is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S587 MLT, 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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S587 MLT is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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