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S82 NFT

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 NFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,859 miles

Offside Rear after market fuel cap with seal fitted

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panels covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue on hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 82,817 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/body mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around hub oil seal area (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/body mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around the rear radius arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 82,817 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/body mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around hub oil seal area (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/body mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment no reserve travel or lock up 16% (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around the rear radius arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 82,649 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play and slight oil leak from tractor joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing beside body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across and above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 79,295 miles

Offside Front tractor joint slight leak

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on chassis

Corrosion to inner sills

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan corroded. not holed. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis very corroded, not holed. (6.1.A.1)

Tailgate lower hinge broken and not supporting tailgate.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan corroded. not holed. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis very corroded, not holed. (6.1.A.1)

Tailgate lower hinge broken and not supporting tailgate.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,105 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

unable to test nearside front wheel bearing as brake binding

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,165 miles

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

tow bar removed for test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,466 miles

all coil springs corroded

main fuel lines corroded

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,466 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

main fuel lines corroded

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 32,103 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 22,002 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 22,002 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S82 NFT is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S82 NFT, 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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S82 NFT is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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