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S643 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,973 mi
Last recorded54,973 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 54,973 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear down low

Nearside Rear rear body mounting point corroded and holed but does not make body insecure

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear rear body mounting point corroded and holed but does not make body insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2025 54,971 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear down low

Nearside Rear rear body mounting point corroded and holed but does not make body insecure

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear rear body mounting point corroded and holed but does not make body insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,970 miles

Corrosion around all body mounts.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,672 miles

Corrosion around all body mountings.

Slight play in nearside front swivel joint.

Fail 26 Jun 2023 54,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion around all body mountings.

Slight play in nearside front swivel joint.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,637 miles

General underbody corrosion, some around body mountings.

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 54,636 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion, some around body mountings.

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,526 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,489 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,014 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,784 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,459 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,819 miles

all four tyres perished, advise replacement ASAP

Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,058 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,313 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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S643 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S643 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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What year was S643 CNJ registered?

S643 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S643 CNJ safe to buy?

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