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S854 DCD

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,105 mi
Last recorded76,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 DCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,170 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front BOTH SEAT BASE HOME MADE

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,844 miles

Slight underbody and chassis corrosion and around suspension components

Pass 2 Jan 2020 74,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front bumper removed

rear seats removed

wheels slightly protruding arch

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 104,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

general underbody corrosion

previous welding repairs

tyre's cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,381 miles

Offside Front shock absorber mounting worn

corrosion to front brake discs.

exhaust mounting missing

fuel pipes corroded.

o/s/r brake back plate wet.

oil leaks.

play in front propshaft uj.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 104,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/floorpan (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front shock absorber mounting worn

all tyres cracking in tread.

corrosion to front brake discs.

exhaust mounting missing

fuel pipes corroded.

o/s/r brake back plate wet.

oil leaks.

play in front propshaft uj.

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,878 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 101,878 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,909 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 99,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 98,751 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,665 miles

n/f tractor joint corroded

o/s/f tractor joint damp and corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,665 miles

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

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

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

n/f tractor joint corroded

o/s/f tractor joint damp and corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2006 90,035 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 90,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2005 88,496 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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S854 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S854 DCD, 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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S854 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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