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S661 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,521 mi
Last recorded91,521 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 91,521 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 91,478 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 89,900 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded

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

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

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust to rear brake pipe

Fail 21 Aug 2018 87,513 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust to rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,435 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear spring mounts (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak engine ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 81,422 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear spring mounts (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak engine ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,229 miles

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

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

some corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,229 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,666 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,295 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight cracking/perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre slight cracking/perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,145 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 56,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,577 miles

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded at seams and heat shield loose

Fail 3 Dec 2012 48,577 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded at seams and heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,735 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Nov 2011 41,725 miles

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills and chassis rails

damage to front and rear suspension mounts at chassis

exhaust clamp brocken

slight corrosion to rear floor

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Dec 2010 35,072 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,132 miles

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

n/s/r,o/s/r,and n/s/f tyres are all cracking up between the treads recordmend REPLACE ALL

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,084 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 26,594 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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S661 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S661 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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S661 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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