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S482 MGN

1998 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,776 mi
Last recorded123,776 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Jimny71,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 MGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 120,482 miles

Centre exhaust pipe rusted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plasatic sill covers fitted preventing sill inspection.

Rear silencer repaired with exhaust paste.

Rear silencer rusted.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 120,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust pipe rusted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plasatic sill covers fitted preventing sill inspection.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 114,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 114,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 112,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 110,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 107,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 103,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 101,421 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outside edge and all 4 tyres are startong to crack in centre of tread

Pass 25 Oct 2007 98,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 86,248 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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S482 MGN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S482 MGN, 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 S482 MGN registered?

S482 MGN is a 1998 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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