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S637 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,900 mi
Last recorded104,900 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 104,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner front of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 104,335 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear most bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 103,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 103,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,691 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,449 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,134 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,227 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 54,227 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 53,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 53,251 miles

all 4 seat belts slightly fraying

Pass 18 May 2009 52,679 miles

all 4 seat belts starting to fray

Pass 16 May 2008 52,131 miles

slight rust around rear chassis and floor

Pass 15 May 2007 50,717 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 50,717 miles

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

exhaust mountings are corroded advise renew

Pass 15 May 2006 49,042 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 49,042 miles

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

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

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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S637 CNJ 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 70%.

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 S637 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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S637 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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