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S754 CWV

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 CWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,088 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,834 miles

boot floor welded and undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,929 miles

chassis is corroded

fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 86,929 miles

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

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

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

chassis is corroded

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 71,190 miles

Chassis mounted fuel lines corroded.

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,181 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs and pads in very poor condition. Replace immediately.

Pass 9 May 2012 60,682 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 57,847 miles

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

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

all four tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,366 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,336 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,803 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 49,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 47,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,314 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 43,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S754 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S754 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 S754 CWV registered?

S754 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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