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S866 KDG

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,158 mi
Last recorded179,158 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 KDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 179,158 miles

corrosion to inner near side sill

corrosion to rear boot floor

Pass 12 Dec 2015 143,899 miles

body round both rear body mounts corroded

both inner sills corroding

brake pipes front to rear corroding

coil springs corroding

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

o/s outer off chassis corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded and slight leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 143,899 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner of chassis corroded round suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body round both rear body mounts corroded

both inner sills corroding

brake pipes front to rear corroding

coil springs corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

o/s outer off chassis corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded and slight leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 137,867 miles

front body mountings corroded

front grease pipes starting to corrode

front pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear body mountings corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 133,437 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2012 128,411 miles

rear brakes pipes starting to corrode

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Dec 2011 124,186 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front spherical joints damp

both inner sills corroding

front tyres wearing on edges 2m

o/s rear coil spring corroding

oil leak around gearbox

rear fule pipes corroding

slight noise to rear axel

Pass 26 Aug 2010 117,820 miles

as test 112256130265

Fail 24 Aug 2010 117,820 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearnig on edges

noise to n/s/f spherical joint

o/s//f tyre wearing low

oil leak

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing low

suspect rear repaire plate spot welded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 111,480 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 101,763 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 85,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,102 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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S866 KDG is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,109 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 S866 KDG, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S866 KDG is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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