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AR51 FFG

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

101,735 mi
Last recorded101,735 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 101,735 miles

ALL BRAKE AND FUEL LINES CORRODED

ALL UNDER SIDE SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION

EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Nearside Front HUB SEAL WET

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front HUB SEAL WET

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW AT RETACTING

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear BOOT FLOOR HAS HOLE / CORROSION NOT IN PESCRIBED AREA

UNDER SIDE COVERD IN MUD

WHEN CARRIED OUT BRAKE TEST ON ROAD VEHICLE SHAKES /UNSAFE

Fail 13 Jan 2024 101,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK

ALL BRAKE AND FUEL LINES CORRODED

ALL UNDER SIDE SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Nearside Front HUB SEAL WET

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front HUB SEAL WET

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW AT RETACTING

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear BOOT FLOOR HAS HOLE / CORROSION NOT IN PESCRIBED AREA

UNDER SIDE COVERD IN MUD

WHEN CARRIED OUT BRAKE TEST ON ROAD VEHICLE SHAKES /UNSAFE

Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,703 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 96,703 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub seal has excessive oil leak, possibly contaminating brake shoes

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 89,749 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,385 miles

Handbrake has travel but not to excess

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,056 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 78,054 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel housing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front swivel housing corroded

Suspension lift kit fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,580 miles

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,516 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 59,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling anti roll bar (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,371 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,786 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 41,786 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside front hub oil seal leaking

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front hub oil seal leaking

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,510 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 38,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,298 miles

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

fuel lines rusted brake pipes showing rust

Fail 25 Jan 2011 38,298 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel lines rusted brake pipes showing rust

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,976 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 21,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 92,119 miles

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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AR51 FFG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AR51 FFG, 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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AR51 FFG is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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