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AO51 CFJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,752 mi
Last recorded93,752 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,085 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 92,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tyres weather cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 84,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front slight binding

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2016

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipes rusted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,795 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

discs have corrosion,minor brake judder.oil leak at front of engine,

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,924 miles

N/S & O/S Front Axle Balls Rusted

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 5 Apr 2013 71,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,066 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil

Offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO51 CFJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO51 CFJ, 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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What year was AO51 CFJ registered?

AO51 CFJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 CFJ safe to buy?

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