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S754 RLL

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,827 mi
Last recorded131,827 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 RLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 131,827 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 122,356 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body covered under seal

Pass 23 Feb 2024 113,751 miles

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2022 105,391 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,985 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 97,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,583 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 97,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 96,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 94,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 93,529 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 92,297 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 90,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 90,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,453 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2010 68,914 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2009 64,468 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 64,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,996 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight movement in o/s/f hub assembly

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,194 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 51,645 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,645 miles

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

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 RLL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 S754 RLL, 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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S754 RLL is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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