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S713 ADO

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS713 ADO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,640 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 88,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch/body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch/body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

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

Offside Front drivers seat worn, foam padding missing worn away

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bench seat ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Temporary screw type fuel cap fitted

Underbody corroding

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 87,895 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle king pin (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Nearside Front swivel oil seal leaking

Offside Front drivers seat worn, foam padding missing worn away

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bench seat ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Temporary screw type fuel cap fitted

Underbody corroding

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,198 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside hub seal deteriorated

offside outer door handle broken but still operates door latch

Fail 4 Feb 2016 85,198 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from L.S.V to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense smashed (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump drive system defective power steering inop (2.3.6)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside hub seal deteriorated

offside outer door handle broken but still operates door latch

Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,759 miles

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

driver door handle loose but still opens and closes securely

Fail 4 Dec 2014 78,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

driver door handle loose but still opens and closes securely

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,395 miles

Drivers door handle damaged.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 74,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door handle damaged.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre low on pressure.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 69,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,830 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2011 62,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,625 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,468 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,936 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,192 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 42,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,257 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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S713 ADO is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S713 ADO, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S713 ADO is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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