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S590 NEF

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,012 mi
Last recorded91,012 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 NEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system coroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,968 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,924 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,230 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 87,217 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,202 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,486 miles

advise signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2009 74,152 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 74,112 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,054 miles

N/S/F tyre punctured (nail)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,209 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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S590 NEF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S590 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 S590 NEF registered?

S590 NEF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 December 1998.

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