SUZUKI JIMNY (1998-18)

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The SUZUKI JIMNY (1998-18) is a compact, boxy four-wheel-drive SUV, offering a more rugged alternative to small city cars and family crossovers in the UK used market. It is admired for its upright shape, manageable size and go-anywhere character, rather than plush comfort or generous passenger space. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 12,826 checks across 5,563 different VINs, giving a substantial snapshot of used examples.
Check data suggests these cars are often kept for years: the average is 4.7 previous keepers, while the most recent recorded mileage averages 77,000 miles. Annual mileage is relatively low at 3,000 miles, and the average private-sale valuation is £4,300. The Jimny is popular with outdoor enthusiasts, rural drivers and owners needing a small 4x4.
Its compact shape and four-wheel drive suit narrow lanes and rough tracks, while rivals can feel more car-like. Best for adventurous buyers, it swaps space and comfort for charm and off-road ability.
A SUZUKI JIMNY can hide outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, theft or mileage problems—and rough use may leave damage that’s easy to miss. Enter the reg now and check before you buy; skipping it could cost you.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 5,563 different vehicles, run between February 17th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
12,826
Lookups
Lookups
440
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
80k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£4,300
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
Model Variants
2DR SOFT TOP 1.3 80 O2
2DR SOFT TOP 1.3 80 O2 AUTO
2DR SOFT TOP 1.3 JLX
2DR SOFT TOP 1.3 JLX AUTO
2DR SOFT TOP 1.3 VVTI 85 JLX
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 80 JLX
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 80 JLX AUTO
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 80 JLX MODE
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 80 JLX MODE AUTO
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 SPECIAL ESTATE
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 EU6 ADVENTURE
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 EU6 SZ3
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 EU6 SZ4
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 EU6 SZ4 AUTO4
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 JLX
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 JLX +
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 JLX + AUTO
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 JLX AUTO
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 SZ3
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 SZ4
3DR HARDTOP SUV 1.3 VVT 85 SZ4 AUTO4












