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S653 RJN

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,499 mi
Last recorded141,499 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 RJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,499 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 141,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 140,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded above rear trail arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust pointing directly at rear tyre sidewall

Fail 24 May 2016 140,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength significant inner wheel arch section cut away reducing prescribed area strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch to inside floor pan not continuously welded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill close to trail arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger close to rear trail arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded above rear trail arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust pointing directly at rear tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 135,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 133,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 128,051 miles

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

o/s/f tyre pewrished

Fail 26 Nov 2012 128,051 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre pewrished

Pass 21 Nov 2011 119,630 miles

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

engine smokey not excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2010 111,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 111,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 103,461 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 103,461 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 97,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,289 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 86,178 miles

advise pas pump noisy

Pass 6 Dec 2005 82,247 miles

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

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

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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S653 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S653 RJN, 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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S653 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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