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DV51 OSP

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,976 mi
Last recorded131,976 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 131,976 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 125,364 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 125,311 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 121,579 miles

All the underside chassis, surrounding areas, fuel pipes and brake pipes covered in oil, grease restricting proper inspection

Rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2016 115,340 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to fuel pipes

Corrosion to offside rear chassis

Corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff bearing slight play

play in steering system both sides

rear exhaust box corrode outer skin and mounting broke

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Apr 2014 105,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,743 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 100,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Apr 2011 29,139 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 29,139 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,064 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front + nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

high leavel brake light has one bulb out

rear boot floor corroded slightley

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,801 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,091 miles

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

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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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DV51 OSP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV51 OSP, 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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DV51 OSP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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