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S651 BEH

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,541 mi
Last recorded103,541 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 BEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,541 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 97,993 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2010 97,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,042 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 81,795 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 75,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,805 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 71,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 68,078 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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S651 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S651 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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What year was S651 BEH registered?

S651 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S651 BEH safe to buy?

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