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S705 NNL

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,595 mi
Last recorded73,595 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 NNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,595 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,595 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 67,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,409 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,515 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 58,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,176 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,174 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,954 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 49,954 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,085 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 47,085 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 39,931 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,931 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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S705 NNL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S705 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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What year was S705 NNL registered?

S705 NNL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S705 NNL safe to buy?

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