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S654 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front sphere pipes corroded

n/s front tyre outer side wall perished

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

oil leak at engine and gearbox

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 96,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

front sphere pipes corroded

n/s front tyre outer side wall perished

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

oil leak at engine and gearbox

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 93,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2012 89,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,490 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 81,490 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,251 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,482 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,479 miles

nearside steering has slight play

Fail 22 May 2009 72,458 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside steering has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 62,842 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 62,842 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 58,254 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,254 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S654 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S654 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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S654 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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