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BG51 RHF

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 98,002 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 98,002 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 94,152 miles

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

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 94,152 miles

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

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,553 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,550 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,155 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,153 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,888 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 71,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel and brake pipes centre chassis corroded

o/s front joint lubricant pipes corroded

o/s front outer cv joint has a build up of lubracant

possible shock leak o/s front

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

residue found round gear box

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,156 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,156 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,208 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,573 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,680 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 24,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 10,469 miles

rear tyres perishing

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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BG51 RHF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG51 RHF, 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 BG51 RHF registered?

BG51 RHF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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