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S758 REY

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,138 mi
Last recorded99,138 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 REY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,138 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 97,590 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

all coil springs corroded

rear tyres on legal limit

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,503 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body to chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

all springs corroded

centre exhaust repair poor

slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,798 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all coil springs corroded

all tyres have tread seperation

exhaust heavily corroded and has a minor leak

inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2016 75,693 miles

full exhaust deteriorated

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2015 75,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,017 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,963 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 53,944 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,497 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 46,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre on 2mm

off side rear tyre on 3mm

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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S758 REY is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S758 REY, 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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S758 REY is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S758 REY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 REY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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