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S642 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 91,649 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,314 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,291 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking under rad (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 88,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,176 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 88,156 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 85,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

bulk head corroded n/s

wiring arond steering column

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bulk head corroded n/s

wiring arond steering column

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,099 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,097 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

i give up

Pass 8 Feb 2014 81,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,556 miles

diff lock vacum pipes rusted & holed

underside needs steam clean & wax oyl

Fail 24 Jan 2013 78,556 miles

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

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

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

underside needs steam clean & wax oyl

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,251 miles

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

four wheel drive pipe broken on front axle

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,698 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,378 miles

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

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

underside needs another wax oyl

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,967 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,705 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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S642 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S642 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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S642 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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