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S665 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,252 mi
Last recorded78,252 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 78,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,579 miles

NS FRONT SWIVEL JOINT PITTED

O S FRONT SWIVEL JOINT PITTED

Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,179 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 75,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,959 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,780 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 50,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both steering balls corroded.

fuel lines corroded.

rear exhaust corroded and held up with wire.

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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S665 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S665 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 S665 CNJ registered?

S665 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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