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S658 AGU

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,799 mi
Last recorded71,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,799 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 71,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sil (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner wheelarch by body mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner wheelarch by body mount (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,623 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease making it difficult to check them

Fail 15 Jul 2015 64,623 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease making it difficult to check them

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff lock pipes coroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,952 miles

Exhaust rusty

Sills covered

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,257 miles

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

both front flexible hose ferrells corroded

corrosion underside

Fail 24 Aug 2011 40,244 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front flexible hose ferrells corroded

corrosion underside

front number plate cracked

misting of oil around nearside front shock absorber(but not shock absorber leaking)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,978 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 35,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking side walls

Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre sidewall perished. not to cords

slight corrosion on both front axle swivels

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,337 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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S658 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S658 AGU, 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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S658 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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