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S617 COU

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,515 mi
Last recorded175,515 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 175,515 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 175,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 164,076 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 164,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 151,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 151,203 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 135,137 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 135,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,677 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 105,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 105,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,264 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,442 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,536 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 40,536 miles

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

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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S617 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S617 COU, 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 S617 COU registered?

S617 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S617 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S617 COU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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