MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/front axle sphere oilseal leaking
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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