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S850 MVY

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,322 mi
Last recorded92,322 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 92,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear chassis at rear body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front chassis corroded at trailing arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s rear body mounting slight corrosion

n/s rear tyre cracking to inner and outer side walls

o/s rear tyre cracking to inner side wall

Fail 28 Oct 2016 92,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front chassis split/corroded at trailing arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear chassis at rear body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front chassis corroded at trailing arm rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

n/s and o/s rear body mounting slight corrosion

n/s rear tyre cracking to inner and outer side walls

o/s rear tyre cracking to inner side wall

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipe's starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,120 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 88,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 85,969 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Transfer box mounting broken

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,969 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Transfer box mounting broken

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,212 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Crack

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,994 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 72,648 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 72,648 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,092 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 67,902 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 67,902 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2006 66,411 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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S850 MVY 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 68.8%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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