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S801 NBT

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,291 mi
Last recorded102,291 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 NBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 102,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering O/S CHASSIS RAIL FRONT AND REAR AXLE MOUNTINGS. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REAR SEAT FOLDED ()

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch O/S AND N/S FRONT AND REAR. (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVY CORROSION AT REAR OF VEHICLE O/S AND N/S. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REAR SEAT FOLDED AND LOADED ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch O/S AND N/S FRONT AND REAR ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REAR SEAT FOLDED AND LOADED ()

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S DIM ON DIP AND MAIN BEAM . POOR EARTH. REPAIRED (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch O/S AND N/S FRONT AND REAR ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,949 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch area. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,901 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 96,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached Bottom bracket. (2.7.2b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,122 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,852 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 89,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 80,093 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 80,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,421 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,246 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 56,678 miles

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

both front swivel joints pitted/no exess play present

differential pipes corroded

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 NBT is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S801 NBT, 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 27 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 NBT registered?

S801 NBT is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 February 1999.

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