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S859 OGF

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,427 mi
Last recorded89,427 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 OGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,427 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,335 miles

EXHAUST PIPE emits clearly visible GREY smoke during acceleration

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,264 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,060 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2009 62,304 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,275 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 49,585 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,768 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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S859 OGF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S859 OGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S859 OGF registered?

S859 OGF is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S859 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S859 OGF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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