MOT Status
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83,235 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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
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
vehicle undersealed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle undersealed
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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
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?
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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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