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S674 CNJ

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,685 mi
Last recorded95,685 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS674 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,685 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,229 miles

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 85,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 77,514 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,364 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,547 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 69,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,210 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four coil springs corroded

both battery terminals are loose

centre & rear sections of exhaust system are deteriorated

metal oil supply pipes for swivel joints corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front steering recirculating spheres slightly pitted

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,287 miles

both front recirculating balls slightly pitted

Fail 18 Sep 2010 54,285 miles

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

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

both front recirculating balls slightly pitted

Pass 12 Sep 2009 51,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,556 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 44,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres have cracks in the tread and are slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,715 miles

brake fluid low

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2005 33,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2005 33,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S674 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S674 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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S674 CNJ is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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