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S646 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,974 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,973 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis fouling (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 96,970 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 96,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,615 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 92,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 81,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,007 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,585 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,651 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,651 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,893 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,793 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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S646 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S646 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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S646 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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