MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI JIMNYs year 1998

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Pass percent:59.88%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI JIMNY year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:4,860 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	548
Registration plate lamp issues	373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	340
Headlamp aim out of alignment	174
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	136
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	90
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	82
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	70
Registration plate issues	68
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	62
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	57
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	48
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	46
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	34
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	33
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	32
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	29
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	27
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	25
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Front brake application uneven	22
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	19
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Windscreen has damage	14
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	13
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	8
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	548
Registration plate lamp issues	373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	340
Headlamp aim out of alignment	174
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	136
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	90
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	82
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	70
Registration plate issues	68
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	62
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	57
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	48
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	46
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	34
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	33
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	32
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	29
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	27
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	25
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Front brake application uneven	22
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	19
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Windscreen has damage	14
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	13
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	8
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	6

MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI JIMNYs year 1998

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