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S869 DCD

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,235 mi
Last recorded83,235 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 DCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 83,235 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking grease

Fail 16 Oct 2025 83,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking grease

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 74,974 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 74,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 69,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 65,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vehicle under sealed

Fail 12 Oct 2022 60,217 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,999 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,937 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,536 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,174 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes have surface corrosion

signs of dampness round servo but no leaks at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,978 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,915 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 57,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 57,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,019 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 57,019 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,380 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 56,378 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

automatic lube pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2005 49,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 49,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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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S869 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S869 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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What year was S869 DCD registered?

S869 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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