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S672 RJN

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,546 mi
Last recorded140,546 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 RJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 140,546 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

emissions just within limits

passengers miror cracked

slight play / movement in n/s/f steering / suspension

small scratch in windscreen

unable to fully asses brake and fuel pipe due to excessive mud build up

Pass 10 Aug 2012 135,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front body mount pescribed area slightly corroded.

Offside rear body mount pescribed area slightly corroded.

Rear bumper not secured by any means at the bottom

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 10 Aug 2012 135,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front body mount pescribed area slightly corroded.

Offside rear body mount pescribed area slightly corroded.

Rear bumper not secured by any means at the bottom

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Aug 2011 123,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 107,265 miles

emits slight blue smoke from engine

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,277 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 84,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,087 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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S672 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S672 RJN, 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 S672 RJN registered?

S672 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S672 RJN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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