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S864 DCD

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 DCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 128,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear prop shaft joint slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2016 128,597 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear prop shaft joint slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,294 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 121,285 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f hub leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 110,461 miles

tractor joints wearing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,187 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 91,821 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,978 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,123 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

PAS steering heavy

corrosion to brake pipes front to rear

corrosion to front coil spring's

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

PAS steering heavy

corrosion to brake pipes front to rear

corrosion to front coil spring's

cracking to n/s front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,598 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2010 66,598 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,510 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,579 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 48,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,035 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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S864 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S864 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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S864 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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