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AJ51 TAM

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 TAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 101,102 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,890 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 99,867 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CENTRE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,998 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded First bend on chassis ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rotted (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyre valves perished

load area floor corroided

Fail 28 Jun 2018 91,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing No cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Forward floor under carpet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Floor rotted (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Floor rotted (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded First bend on chassis ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rotted (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,029 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Midway ()

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch has corrosion next to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside horn button not working

Oil leak Engine and transfer box ()

Rear of vehicle body rusty

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2017 87,029 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor holed (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Midway ()

Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch has corrosion next to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside horn button not working

Oil leak Engine and transfer box ()

Rear of vehicle body rusty

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2016 84,668 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing seal weeping grease/oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 May 2016 84,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front swivel housing seal weeping grease/oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 May 2015 80,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 14 May 2015 80,525 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 76,489 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear silenser deteriated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,478 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 52,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 49,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

m/lt on

Fail 14 May 2009 49,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

m/lt on

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,964 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroding at rear

high level stop lamp only part light

rear tyres low tread and cracking in treads

steering ball lubrication system pipes corroding lubrication system not working/steering balls dry and pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,277 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 41,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 31,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 31,531 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AJ51 TAM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ51 TAM, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 TAM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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