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S821 BMR

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,647 mi
Last recorded127,647 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 BMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 124,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 124,466 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes, all compensator pipes and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting At body mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,938 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 121,938 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,605 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 100,279 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,279 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,391 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,435 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,406 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 71,620 miles

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres heavily perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,293 miles

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

O/S front wheel slightly binding

Rear tyres perrished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,417 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,082 miles

slight movement to of side front hub unit

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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S821 BMR is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S821 BMR, 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 S821 BMR registered?

S821 BMR is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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