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S744 CWV

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,510 mi
Last recorded65,510 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 CWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,674 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,146 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,257 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,508 miles

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

Front nearside discs has overheated.

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

Nearside Swivel joints/housing seal leaking fluid.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Front nearside discs has overheated.

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

Nearside Swivel joints/housing seal leaking fluid.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,714 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,714 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2005 50,706 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BAD HUB OIL LEAK N/SIDE FRONT

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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S744 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 78.6%.

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 S744 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 S744 CWV registered?

S744 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S744 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S744 CWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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