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S850 MDN

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,105 mi
Last recorded131,105 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 MDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 131,105 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 131,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

transfer box insecure on mounting

Pass 16 Aug 2012 127,799 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 127,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 125,078 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 125,078 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 124,471 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 115,285 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 115,285 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 107,850 miles

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

o/s/f wheel is stiff to spin adives brake cheak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 107,839 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f wheel is stiff to spin adives brake cheak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 96,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,666 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2007 92,666 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2006 85,395 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 85,395 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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S850 MDN is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S850 MDN, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S850 MDN is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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