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S809 JUB

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,129 mi
Last recorded125,129 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 JUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 125,129 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal numerous areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 121,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis & body has been repaired & covered in underseal

Fail 21 Dec 2020 121,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis & body has been repaired & covered in underseal

Pass 20 Dec 2019 120,070 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 116,628 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Feb 2018 116,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

all coil springs corroded

oil leak

stone chip in swept area

underside of vehicle is heavily corroded covering all components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

surface corrosion covering all items on underside

Fail 25 Jan 2017 112,654 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail near leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

surface corrosion covering all items on underside

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,489 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,424 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,158 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear underside corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,144 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear underside corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,483 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 93,012 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 34,869 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,378 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,349 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,428 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 56,909 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 524,711 miles

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle in particular rear chassis legs and cross members.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,435 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 33,920 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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S809 JUB is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S809 JUB, 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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S809 JUB is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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