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EG51 EJL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,354 mi
Last recorded95,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG51 EJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,354 miles

fuel pipes corroded

play on steering inner arm`s

Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,351 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

play on steering inner arm`s

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,412 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users plastic panal (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,232 miles

Front number plate cracked

eml light on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed aswell (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light less 50% working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

eml light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,809 miles

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)

front no plate cracked

metal feul pipes very rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2015 88,809 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate cracked

metal feul pipes very rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,094 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,094 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,567 miles

Centre stop lamp is 40% inoperative

Deep cracks in tread to N/S/F tyre

Heavy cracking and perishing to O/S/R tyre

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Fail 8 Apr 2013 84,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre stop lamp is 40% inoperative

Deep cracks in tread to N/S/F tyre

Heavy cracking and perishing to O/S/R tyre

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,145 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear and nearside front tyre are both perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,876 miles

front number plate cracked and poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,206 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,206 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake pipes mounted above front axle are corroded,not excessive.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake pipes mounted above front axle are corroded,not excessive.

Pass 1 May 2008 71,290 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 57,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light on

high level stop lamp not fully working

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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EG51 EJL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 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 EG51 EJL, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EG51 EJL registered?

EG51 EJL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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