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S759 CWV

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,022 mi
Last recorded57,022 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 CWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 57,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sill closing panels, floors & rear body mounting areas corroding.

Pass 18 Dec 2024 56,793 miles

Floors, closing panels & rear body mounting areas corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 56,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill closing panels, rear floor panels & rear body mounting areas corroding.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 56,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear body mountings, boot floor & sill closing panels corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 56,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear body mountings, boot floor & sill closing panels corroding

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,399 miles

N/S chassis & rear body mounting areas corroding

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,801 miles

Both rear body mounts corroded

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 45,794 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both rear body mounts corroded

Nearside Front Swivel leaking

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,052 miles

offside and nearside rear body mounts corroded

slight play in nearside front swivel

Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,246 miles

both rear body mount areas very corroded

wear in nearside front swivel pins

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear exhaust corrodeed

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust corrodeed

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,378 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,157 miles

Cut to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,712 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,177 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,217 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 24,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 22,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

headlamp lens scratched

nearside rear tyre ouuter wall cracking

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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S759 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S759 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S759 CWV registered?

S759 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S759 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S759 CWV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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