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S685 NNL

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,685 mi
Last recorded104,685 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 NNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 104,685 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 97,537 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,333 miles

surface corosion floor and chasis areas

Fail 3 Feb 2011 88,333 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corosion floor and chasis areas

Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,211 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 81,211 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 76,006 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,778 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 71,778 miles

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,698 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,359 miles

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

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

both offside front and nearside front hubs have slight play

both offside front and nearside front wheels have grease on tyres

Fail 20 Nov 2006 65,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 57,761 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH FRONT HUBS AND BEARINGS

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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S685 NNL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S685 NNL, 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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S685 NNL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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