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S885 PKH

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,979 mi
Last recorded86,979 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 PKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,979 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,366 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 86,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under vehicle dirty condition.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,279 miles

Slight corrosion OSR body mounting

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,418 miles

front and rear arterial brake and fuel lines corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,746 miles

metal fuel pipes at rear corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,770 miles

metal fuel lines corroding at rear

Fail 20 Feb 2012 72,770 miles

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

metal fuel lines corroding at rear

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,000 miles

all tyres cracking between tread grooves but not exposing cords or plys

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,359 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,359 miles

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 64,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,910 miles

N/s tractor joint leaking grease

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

clutch slipping

Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,536 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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S885 PKH is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S885 PKH, 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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S885 PKH is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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