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S887 EKN

1999 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,575 mi
Last recorded140,575 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Jimny69,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 EKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 140,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,095 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 141,091 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,579 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 140,427 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 140,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 140,094 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 140,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 138,713 miles

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Jan 2016 138,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 137,480 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 130,584 miles

fuel pipes corrpoded

n-s rear body mounting corroded

rear o-s shock absorber fouling chassis

Fail 2 Jan 2014 130,498 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

fuel pipes corrpoded

n-s rear body mounting corroded

rear o-s shock absorber fouling chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2013 122,964 miles

advise main feed brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 122,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise main feed brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 108,683 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom hub swivel pins have some play

Fail 6 Dec 2010 108,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom hub swivel pins have some play

Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,787 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 93,250 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,232 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 91,232 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,523 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S887 EKN is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S887 EKN, 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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S887 EKN is a 1999 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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