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S657 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in mud

Fail 27 Aug 2025 93,865 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in mud

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,601 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,276 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 89,274 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 89,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,221 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,963 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 88,956 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,325 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front head light damp

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,154 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 84,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,787 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,859 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 77,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 77,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

oil leak engine area

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,935 miles

Nearside rear registration light lens missing

Offside rear registration light lens missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,927 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,851 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 42,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,537 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,268 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,016 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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S657 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S657 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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What year was S657 CNJ registered?

S657 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S657 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S657 CNJ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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