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S92 BTA

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,342 mi
Last recorded73,342 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 BTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 73,342 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,330 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Crook Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Crook Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,063 miles

general repairs to underbody + undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general repairs to underbody + undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2023 63,047 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corroded close to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has surface corrosion in some areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,585 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 54,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Crook arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Comp valve to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 54,986 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Crook arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Comp valve to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Comp valve to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 50,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Comp valve to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and pipe across axle to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 41,028 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,818 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 29,469 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,233 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,401 miles

genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,699 miles

front to rear & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 27,699 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

front to rear & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,199 miles

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

rear exh corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,199 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

rear exh corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,384 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,588 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on tread

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,425 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,074 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 16,352 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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S92 BTA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S92 BTA, 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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S92 BTA is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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