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DE51 WFJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,089 mi
Last recorded77,089 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 WFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,089 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,047 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking at rear (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both nearside rear at axle (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both off side rear at axle (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 71,100 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front swivle joints slightly corroded

corrosion within front body mounts

Pass 22 May 2013 67,447 miles

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

Front body mounting areas corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 67,436 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

EXCESSIVE CORROSION WITHIN 30CM OF BOTH FRONT BODY MOUNTINGS

Pass 18 May 2012 62,131 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 62,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 57,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 51,582 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 51,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 42,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,586 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,244 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 37,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,966 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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DE51 WFJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE51 WFJ, 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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DE51 WFJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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