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S688 NNL

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,159 mi
Last recorded45,159 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 NNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 45,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 44,033 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 6 Jun 2024 41,609 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre tread low

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,772 miles

BOTH front to rear underbody fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 37,979 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 37,955 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 37,269 miles

All coil springs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Underbody/chassis slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 37,253 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,875 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,038 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 35,038 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,871 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside and nearside front swivel joints corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,067 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,288 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both sills corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 32,282 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,272 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 28,765 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,142 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 27,142 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,320 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,392 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2006 18,211 miles

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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S688 NNL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S688 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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S688 NNL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S688 NNL shows 27 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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