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S699 UOO

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,118 mi
Last recorded70,118 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 UOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,118 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 69,975 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Beam pattern on head lamps just visible

Front Position lamp not working Both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 60,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,721 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2021 48,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,104 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 47,104 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,325 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 45,325 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,040 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 39,040 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear tyre starting to crack (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,021 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,560 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,631 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 32,631 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,049 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 31,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,306 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,676 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,579 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,082 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 14,832 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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S699 UOO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S699 UOO, 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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S699 UOO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 November 1998.

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