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S641 AGU

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,335 mi
Last recorded121,335 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,335 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Front ball joints worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 121,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

cut in osr tyre

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 106,134 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Apr 2014 97,930 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Apr 2014 97,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,690 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 84,885 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perishing and tread is low

oil level low

underside corrosion

Fail 3 May 2012 84,885 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres perishing and tread is low

oil level low

underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2011 78,023 miles

both front tractor joints pitting

brake pads on front look worn but as covered by back plate hard to see

clutch slipping badly advise imidiate replacement

plastic cill covers fitted at time of test

some corrosion to chassis and body close to chassis mountain points

Fail 14 May 2011 104,072 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tractor joints pitting

brake pads on front look worn but as covered by back plate hard to see

clutch slipping badly advise imidiate replacement

plastic cill covers fitted at time of test

some corrosion to chassis and body close to chassis mountain points

Pass 18 May 2010 72,203 miles

exhaust may be leaking from the manifold area as it seems a little noisy

Fail 15 May 2010 72,203 miles

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

exhaust may be leaking from the manifold area as it seems a little noisy

Pass 8 May 2009 70,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 70,124 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 70,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 69,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Dec 2006 69,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2005 56,943 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 56,539 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S641 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S641 AGU, 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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S641 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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