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S801 CUF

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,017 mi
Last recorded104,017 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 CUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,017 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,401 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,634 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,734 miles

both front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,977 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,843 miles

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,084 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,609 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 57,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,291 miles

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

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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S801 CUF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S801 CUF, 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 S801 CUF registered?

S801 CUF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S801 CUF safe to buy?

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