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S783 KLX

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,949 mi
Last recorded97,949 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 KLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 97,949 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc contaminated from grease leaking from font hubs both sides (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle X two (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,053 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear b marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 97,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear b marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 94,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 91,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 89,950 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 88,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub assy slight play..

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 85,792 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub assy slight play..

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 82,785 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,346 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,531 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 73,161 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Pass 6 May 2014 70,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 68,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 65,458 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 58,329 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,436 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2007 46,629 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 33,485 miles

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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S783 KLX is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S783 KLX, 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 S783 KLX registered?

S783 KLX is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S783 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S783 KLX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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