MOT Status
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114,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Axle swivel hub leaking grease slightly
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front swivel hubs leaking grease slightly
Offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside rear tyre perished
Sill covers fitted
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
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
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
Exhaust deteriorated
Sill covers fitted
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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
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)
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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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What year was S839 DJO registered?
S839 DJO is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 November 1998.
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