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S863 KOD

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,204 mi
Last recorded86,204 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 KOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 86,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 86,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 83,278 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 83,250 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 74,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears close to limit 2mm advise customer to have replaced soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 74,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears close to limit 2mm advise customer to have replaced soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 74,292 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm. 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear panel corroded by chassis mount

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,289 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 68,284 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,928 miles

bonnet hinges have siezed up making opening very awkward(lubrication required)

Fail 6 Dec 2019 58,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

bonnet hinges have siezed up making opening very awkward(lubrication required)

Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,866 miles

corrosion/holes to body by o/s/rear body mount

Fail 8 Nov 2018 57,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion/holes to body by o/s/rear body mount

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,236 miles

ALL Brake pipes at front surrounding front axle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 55,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

ALL Brake pipes at front surrounding front axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,470 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,645 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brakes becoming soft/spongey!

front "trailing" arms have minimal clearence in rear mounts as brackets distorted

front to rear fuel pipes very rusty

nearside front tyre worn smooth outer edge

offside & nearside rear body at mounts becoming VERY rusty

rear brake application becoming uneven

slight play/endfloat offside rear bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2014 49,645 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brakes becoming soft/spongey!

front "trailing" arms have minimal clearence in rear mounts as brackets distorted

front brakes binding slightly

front to rear fuel pipes very rusty

nearside front tyre worn smooth outer edge

offside & nearside rear body at mounts becoming VERY rusty

rear brake application becoming uneven

slight play/endfloat offside rear bearing

slight smell of fuel/exhaust fumes in car,and in engine bay,possible leak manifold

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,061 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuelpipe rusty

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside lower inner sill rusty

service brake becoming soft/spongy

Fail 28 Oct 2013 46,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuelpipe rusty

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside lower inner sill rusty

service brake becoming soft/spongy

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,640 miles

front "trailing" arm mounting brackets impact damaged and nearly fouling arms

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

nearside front brake binding

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear body outrigger becoming very rusty at body mount

Fail 20 Oct 2012 42,640 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front "trailing" arm mounting brackets impact damaged and nearly fouling arms

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

nearside front brake binding

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear body outrigger becoming very rusty at body mount

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,149 miles

brakes becoming soft/spongy

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

offside rear chassis outrigger & rear body becoming very rusty at engine mounts

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

brakes becoming soft/spongy

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

offside rear chassis outrigger & rear body becoming very rusty at engine mounts

rear tyres badly perished & offside worn low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,709 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth low

offside rear tyre wall and tread cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 31,545 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,637 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2006 17,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S863 KOD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S863 KOD, 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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S863 KOD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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