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S765 UPV

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,073 mi
Last recorded106,073 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 UPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,584 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,831 miles

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

rear bumper tapped up nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2011 85,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,185 miles

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes on rear axle

damage to n/s/r tail light

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f side light worked and stayed working once tapped

o/s/f brake binding lightly

o/s/f brake pads low

Fail 28 May 2010 80,181 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to brake pipes on rear axle

damage to n/s/r tail light

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f side light worked and stayed working once tapped

o/s/f brake binding lightly

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 28 May 2009 74,530 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 27 May 2009 74,528 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 22 May 2008 69,466 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 69,466 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 61,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 56,826 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside front /offside rear /nearside rear /tyres cracking in tread area

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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S765 UPV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S765 UPV, 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 S765 UPV registered?

S765 UPV is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S765 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S765 UPV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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