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S861 RJC

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,463 mi
Last recorded69,463 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 RJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 69,463 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under side general body corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2025 69,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front part of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear crossmember by body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear crossmember by body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion including inner sills and suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,850 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight misting of headlamp lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 67,845 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres cracked.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,963 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,161 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded above offside rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear over axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre near limit

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,272 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,363 miles

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

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

Swivel joints rusty front.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,602 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,154 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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S861 RJC is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S861 RJC, 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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What year was S861 RJC registered?

S861 RJC is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S861 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S861 RJC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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