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S625 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,152 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-body has general surface corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2015 98,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-body has general surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,955 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 95,937 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front to back fuel pips corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,933 miles

Oil leak

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

power steering fluid around top resvoir

Fail 9 Aug 2013 87,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

power steering fluid around top resvoir

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,672 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,897 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,714 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 47,704 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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S625 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S625 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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S625 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S625 CNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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