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S668 BEH

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,567 mi
Last recorded75,567 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS668 BEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,422 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,574 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,276 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 67,276 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,229 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,229 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,987 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,530 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,530 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,917 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 61,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,562 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,385 miles

brake pipe from rear valve to rear flexi beginning to corrode

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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S668 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 S668 BEH, 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 S668 BEH registered?

S668 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S668 BEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S668 BEH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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