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S841 SNT

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,433 mi
Last recorded109,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS841 SNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 109,433 miles

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2019 105,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 102,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 102,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,302 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil recommend replacing (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 82,565 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 82,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,331 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,019 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 58,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,887 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,242 miles

raer exhaust box corroded

rear fuel pipes very corroded

underside rear of vehicle very corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 40,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

raer exhaust box corroded

rear fuel pipes very corroded

underside rear of vehicle very corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,284 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

vehicle has corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,828 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs pitted

vehicle has corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,168 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 33,168 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,392 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 30,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,879 miles

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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S841 SNT is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S841 SNT, 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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S841 SNT is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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