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S656 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,335 mi
Last recorded124,335 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 124,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,505 miles

General Corrosion underneath vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 107,500 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle rear body mount , inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front middle body mount ,inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle rear body mount, inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

alternater belt broke during emission test

underside covered in mud

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,045 miles

front chassis panel corroded and hole

headlights in poor condition

metal brake pipes rusty and greased

nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2019 107,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

front chassis panel corroded and hole

headlights in poor condition

metal brake pipes rusty and greased

nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,082 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the side walls

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 102,859 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the side walls

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,396 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing cracks in the carcass and sidewalls

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front swivel housing appears very dry and may require lubrication

Fail 8 Mar 2016 96,078 miles

Emissions not tested Due to obvious exhaust leak and deterioration. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Just in front of the Catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing cracks in the carcass and sidewalls

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front swivel housing appears very dry and may require lubrication

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,866 miles

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

oil leak from engine.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 88,714 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil leak from engine.

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,612 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,334 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,334 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,703 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)

osr tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2010 58,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 56,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,516 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,856 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,301 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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S656 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S656 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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S656 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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