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S641 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,634 mi
Last recorded131,634 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 131,634 miles

all heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2011 131,174 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 120,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,301 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 112,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 102,890 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 102,890 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 93,500 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 93,500 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,433 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 82,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 71,236 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 71,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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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S641 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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