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81,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes from rear to centre need attension ()
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Underside corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
(all four tyres cracked and perished)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres cracked and perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
areas of all flexible brake hoses ferrules corroded,though not to excess
both front brake discs on insides corroded in areas
detectable slight noise when rotating rear road wheels by hand
unable to clearly visualise front inner brake pads
exhaust system has a heat shield securing clip insecure at center section area, though system intact and gas tight
front prop shaft joint signs of grease loss in an area
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust system has a heat shield securing clip insecure at center section area, though system intact and gas tight
front prop shaft joint signs of grease loss in an area
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all tyres cracking in tread areas
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ELW 1N is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 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 ELW 1N, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ELW 1N is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 May 2005.
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