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S647 BEH

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,095 mi
Last recorded92,095 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 BEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2015 92,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,749 miles

All suspension components rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear lower light lens repaired with tape. No white light visible.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2014 76,670 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear shock absorber body heavily corroded but not affecting operation

Offside rear lower light lens cracked but not showing white light

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,011 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front swivels rusty

nearside and offside rear floors holed out of prescibed areas

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

not possable to carry out emissions test due to fuel leak (not safe)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,613 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside steering ball corroded

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

Offside steering ball corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,224 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front Axle swivel pitted

offside front Axle swivel pitted

Fail 16 Oct 2009 46,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front Axle swivel pitted

offside front Axle swivel pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 42,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing more on outer edge

sill covers fitted unable to test sills

Fail 14 Oct 2008 42,260 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing more on outer edge

sill covers fitted unable to test sills

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust middle brackets corroded [still secure]

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber casings beginning to corrode

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2007 37,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust middle brackets corroded [still secure]

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber casings beginning to corrode

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,357 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 34,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel lines beginning to corrode

gearbox/propshaft oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade split

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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S647 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S647 BEH, 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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S647 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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