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S822 BMR

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,691 mi
Last recorded116,691 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 BMR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 116,691 miles

Front Both sides headlamps slight deterioration

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle been underbody sealed

Fail 27 Oct 2025 116,691 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Both sides headlamps slight deterioration

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 111,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 109,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 109,320 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 108,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear seats folded away

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,657 miles

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

rear seats folded away

Pass 29 May 2019 106,402 miles

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

rear seats folded away

Fail 23 May 2019 106,009 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

rear seats folded away

Pass 18 May 2018 104,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 102,477 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 100,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 97,575 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 94,971 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 92,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 88,454 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 84,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 79,205 miles

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

advanced corrosion o/s rear metal brake pipe

Pass 18 May 2009 74,311 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,102 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 72,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,101 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 60,995 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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S822 BMR is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S822 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 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 S822 BMR registered?

S822 BMR is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S822 BMR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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