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S856 DCD

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

144,435 mi
Last recorded144,435 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 DCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2016 144,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

General Body Corrosion

General Chassis Corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Smoke on fast Idal

Fail 25 Jun 2015 131,878 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2015 131,878 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,822 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 54,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,444 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 124,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 119,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 119,526 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2011 119,036 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 115,597 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 110,395 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 102,508 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,866 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,262 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 76,262 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 64,321 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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S856 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S856 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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S856 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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