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S639 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,972 mi
Last recorded114,972 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2012 114,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST CORRODED!

FLOOR & BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED FRONT & REAR!

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED!

FUEL TANK CORROEDE!

O/S REAR SEAT BELT FITTED AROUND SEAT MOUNTING!

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

floor and both inner sills corroding

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 86,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,091 miles

corrosion around front body mountings

Fail 4 Dec 2007 69,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

corrosion around front body mountings

Pass 16 Aug 2006 53,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 51,499 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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S639 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S639 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S639 CNJ registered?

S639 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S639 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S639 CNJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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