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S702 SCF

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,904 mi
Last recorded86,904 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 SCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 86,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear Brake Pipes Are Corroded And Where It Runs Along The Body To The Brake Load Valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust Bracket By The CAT Has Snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Has Minor Leak Where The Mid Pipe Joins To The Back Box (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,080 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,018 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 81,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front axle swivel joint has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,213 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 62,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,103 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,103 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,011 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 46,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,131 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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S702 SCF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S702 SCF, 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 S702 SCF registered?

S702 SCF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S702 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S702 SCF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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