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S762 CWV

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 CWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,082 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s washer jet half blocked

Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s washer jet half blocked

Pass 30 Nov 2013 93,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 91,037 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2012 91,027 miles

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

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)

Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,857 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,105 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 64,100 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,833 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,833 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small split in o/s wiper end.

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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S762 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S762 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 S762 CWV registered?

S762 CWV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S762 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S762 CWV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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