1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Suzuki Jimny MOT pass rate and common faults

269 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 269 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting7.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.1%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.1%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.7%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.6%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes28.6%
  2. Body & chassis27.1%
  3. Lights & electrics26.8%
  4. Suspension22.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks20.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.5%
  8. Tyres1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.0%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Fuel Pipe/s corroded8.9%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Suzuki Jimny?

In 2024, 59.5% of 1999 Suzuki Jimny cars passed their MOT first time, across 269 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Suzuki Jimny?

The most common failure reasons were chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Suzuki Jimny reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).