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S617 TVU

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,235 mi
Last recorded106,235 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,235 miles

Body has slight corrosion center of rear floor corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes coming out of rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 106,232 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion center of rear floor corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes coming out of rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 101,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,438 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,869 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

boot floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f sphere oil seal

Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,771 miles

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

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

n/s/front axle sphere oilseal leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2013 84,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/front axle sphere oilseal leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,718 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 70,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

front pads 6mm

nearside front mirror glass secured with tape

nearside front tractor joint seal leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front pads 6mm

nearside front mirror glass secured with tape

nearside front tractor joint seal leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2010 64,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside front mirror secured with tape and view to the rear reduced

offside front headlight damaged and slightly insecure but not adversely affecting the beam image

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,162 miles

nearside front mirror secured with tape and view to the rear reduced

offside front headlight damaged and slightly insecure but not adversely affecting the beam image

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,133 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 57,133 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all floor panels chassie rails and sterring and suspension mountings in poor condition surface rust

all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Oct 2007 48,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all floor panels chassie rails and sterring and suspension mountings in poor condition surface rust

all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,275 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2005 40,628 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

small chip in front no plate †

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 TVU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVU, 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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S617 TVU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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