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S645 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,158 mi
Last recorded60,158 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,158 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s floor areas

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,141 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,293 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,116 miles

FUEL PIPES CORODDED-AXLE BREATHER PIPES CORODDED-BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,116 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

FUEL PIPES CORODDED-AXLE BREATHER PIPES CORODDED-BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front coil springs rusty

both front tyres perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 43,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front coil springs rusty

both front tyres perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,591 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,829 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 35,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded near rear

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,983 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on tread and sidewalls,no visible cords yet.205/70x15s.

fuel pipes at rear are rusty.

parts of brake pipes at rear are rusty.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,293 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 24,083 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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S645 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S645 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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S645 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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