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S619 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,410 mi
Last recorded75,410 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS619 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,207 miles

brake pipes very rusty

floor and chassis rusty

fuel pipes very rusty and weak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 72,205 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe leaking front too rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes very rusty

floor and chassis rusty

fuel pipes very rusty and weak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,148 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrsion

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,148 miles

all 4 tyres perished

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

general underbody corrsion

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,919 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r chassis leg outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 70,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r chassis leg outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,270 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,264 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,638 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front axle sqheres corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,816 miles

exhaust heat shielding loose

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak in gearbox bellhousing

Fail 3 Nov 2009 56,316 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat shielding loose

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak in gearbox bellhousing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,254 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 47,254 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,347 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,413 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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S619 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S619 CNJ, 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 S619 CNJ registered?

S619 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S619 CNJ safe to buy?

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