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S806 JLY

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,179 mi
Last recorded49,179 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 JLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 48,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,714 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 47,343 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 47,343 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,064 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S806 JLY is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S806 JLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S806 JLY registered?

S806 JLY is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S806 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S806 JLY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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