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S743 CWV

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,579 mi
Last recorded40,579 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 CWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,427 miles

vehicle underside dirty

Pass 14 Aug 2023 37,262 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,437 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 35,432 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 34,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,557 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,393 miles

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images.

Front Both front wipers smeary and torn on ends

Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,095 miles

Both Headlight beam patterns poor

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriated

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 30,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriated

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,552 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 29,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box casing corroded and breaking away

Right rear tyre cracked and detriated on side wall and road contact face

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,891 miles

Drivers side rear lamp cracked, but does not emit white light.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Passenger side front tyre wearing on outer edges and is cracking in tread and side walls.

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,557 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Front tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre on edges

SLight play offside rear wheel bearing

Tempary fuel cap fitted but still seals

Fail 12 Aug 2010 25,548 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyre perished

cut in n/s/f outer side wall

front disks pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r lower light lense cracked

trims fitted to sills

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyre perished

cut in n/s/f outer side wall

front disks pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r lower light lense cracked

trims fitted to sills

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,243 miles

Both front tyres perishing on outer side walls.

Drivers side rear lamp lense cracked.

Driverside dipbeam aim low

Passenger side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 23,592 miles

Front brake pads waring low.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,592 miles

Front brake pads waring low.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front trye wearing on outer edge

rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,780 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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S743 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S743 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 S743 CWV registered?

S743 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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