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S601 KNW

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,210 mi
Last recorded104,210 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 KNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,210 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join after cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount at sill - marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings very last body mount - rear cross-member area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount at sill - marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings very last body mount - rear cross-member area's (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber shrouds are corroding

corrosion to nearside & offside chassis

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's - sill covers fitted

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to rear cross-member & boot floor area's

exhaust system deteriorating

fuel pipes corroding - moisture at pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,379 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 100,374 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear body mount broken

offside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,354 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 87,349 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,922 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 78,418 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,685 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perrish

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 70,685 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perrish

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Surface corrosion throughout underbody of vehicle , Recommend clean and lubricate.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 63,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front b/discs slightly pitted inner surface

Fail 12 Jun 2010 63,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front b/discs slightly pitted inner surface

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,978 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 53,978 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,339 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 38,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,109 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 31,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S601 KNW is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S601 KNW, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S601 KNW registered?

S601 KNW is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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