1998 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · S897 DCD
1998 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 67,968 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1298cc
S897 DCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 67,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S897 DCD Mileage History
- 12/11/202267,133 mi
- 11/11/202367,318 mi+185 mi
- 07/11/202467,712 mi+394 mi
- 09/09/202567,721 mi+9 mi
- 08/09/202667,968 mi+247 mi
Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S897 DCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Jimny (S897 DCD) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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