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EF51 GWM

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,964 mi
Last recorded163,964 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 GWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 163,964 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 163,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 156,851 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 151,852 miles

Boot floor corroding

Covers fitted to outer sills

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heelboard corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2020 150,032 miles

Boot floor corroding

Covers fitted to outer sills

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 145,988 miles

Boot floor corroding

Covers fitted to outer sills

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside front hub seals leaking

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 143,506 miles

nearside underside of sill corroded

offside front axle wipe seal weeping oil

offside underside of sill corroded

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 143,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside underside of sill corroded

offside front axle wipe seal weeping oil

offside underside of sill corroded

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 141,118 miles

both front body mounts slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2015 140,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 126,322 miles

both front swivels corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

nearside front tyre low outer edge

rear brake pipes across axle corroded in the clips area

slight weeping nearside front axle seal

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,886 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 4 Nov 2013 117,835 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

nearside swivel seal badly leaking oil

offside steering swivel corroded

selector shaft oil seal weeping

Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion on steering swivels

headlights deteriorated and output slightly reduced

slight wear in all swivel joints

Fail 2 Nov 2012 108,294 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion on steering swivels

headlights deteriorated and output slightly reduced

slight wear in all swivel joints

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,809 miles

corrosion on steering swivels

deterioration on exhaust rear box

Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,475 miles

both front swivels pitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,430 miles

both steering swivels corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2009 86,402 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

both steering swivels corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2008 48,115 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight pitting on steering swivels

Fail 31 Oct 2008 48,115 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight pitting on front brake discs

slight pitting on steering swivels

Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,696 miles

brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2006 66,222 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 66,182 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 64,903 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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EF51 GWM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EF51 GWM, 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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EF51 GWM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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