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S797 RUH

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,204 mi
Last recorded104,204 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 RUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,204 miles

Body mounts corroded

Handbreak performance low

Oil leak

Underside corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements n/s

hole in boot floor from under vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,315 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 95,647 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,530 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,529 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 81,264 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

slight axle oil leak from n/s/f joint

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,190 miles

Metal brake pipes to rear corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2010 44,190 miles

Metal brake pipes to rear corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 59,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,486 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 44,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 37,122 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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S797 RUH is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S797 RUH, 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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S797 RUH is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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