MOT Status
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86,204 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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))
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))
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))
bonnet hinges have siezed up making opening very awkward(lubrication required)
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)
corrosion/holes to body by o/s/rear body mount
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion/holes to body by o/s/rear body mount
ALL Brake pipes at front surrounding front axle corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
ALL Brake pipes at front surrounding front axle corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
offside rear tyre tread depth low
offside rear tyre wall and tread cracked
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight under body corrosion
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)
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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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