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S742 CWV

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,597 mi
Last recorded101,597 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 CWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2013 101,597 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre inner wall shows signs of perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,597 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wall shows signs of perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,829 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 95,829 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,453 miles

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH COVER INSECURE

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

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

O/S/R BODY DAMAGED BY FUEL FLAP

O/S/R FUEL PIPES - RUST

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 88,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/S/F WHEEL ARCH COVER INSECURE

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

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

O/S/R BODY DAMAGED BY FUEL FLAP

O/S/R FUEL PIPES - RUST

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 82,230 miles

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

n/s/f axel leaking

Fail 16 Aug 2010 82,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f axel leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2009 68,369 miles

both front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2008 61,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 61,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,838 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 47,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S742 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S742 CWV, 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 S742 CWV registered?

S742 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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