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DX51 TZR

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,018 mi
Last recorded147,018 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 TZR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 147,018 miles

Heat shield loose

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 146,744 miles

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Heat shield loose

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 139,281 miles

Nearside Outer exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front vacuum hoses rotted and broken from backplate

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above trailing arm front pivot (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle corroded

Rear extensive surface corrosion to rear suspension and prescribed areas.

Towbar component slightly corroded main bar and side supports (6.6.1)

left hand horn switch not operating

no outer sill inspection due to covers

Fail 16 Aug 2016 139,063 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front vacuum hoses rotted and broken from backplate

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm to axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above trailing arm front pivot (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle corroded

Rear extensive surface corrosion to rear suspension and prescribed areas.

Towbar component slightly corroded main bar and side supports (6.6.1)

left hand horn switch not operating

no outer sill inspection due to covers

Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,634 miles

inner sills have been welded extstevley

Fail 14 Aug 2015 131,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,165 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuel lines are corroding and 4x4 vacuum pipes

near side swivel seal is damp

Fail 5 Aug 2014 123,163 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuel lines are corroding and 4x4 vacuum pipes

near side swivel seal is damp

Pass 6 Jul 2013 113,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front 4 wheel drive vacuum pipes are corrodin along front axle

fuel lines to tank are corroding

tyres are 205/70/15

Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,891 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 105,891 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes on rear failed after roller test

Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,265 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubing/resting on tow bar, not insecure.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,486 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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DX51 TZR is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX51 TZR, 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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DX51 TZR is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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