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S839 DJO

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,111 mi
Last recorded114,111 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 DJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 114,111 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,427 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,739 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 110,734 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,240 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,513 miles

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

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

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

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

chip b zone

Fail 9 Apr 2021 107,477 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both rusty (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting prescibed area corroded but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Feb 2020 98,570 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting prescibed area corroded but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Swivel hub has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 92,461 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Swivel hub has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,971 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel hub leaking grease slightly

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,066 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2017 89,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,533 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jan 2016 86,533 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,982 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,982 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,669 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside swivel hub leaking grease slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2014 80,669 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside swivel hub leaking grease slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,117 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2013 78,117 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,513 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 75,513 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,986 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 69,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,406 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 64,247 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 64,247 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,757 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 51,757 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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S839 DJO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S839 DJO, 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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S839 DJO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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