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EO51 JBU

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,235 mi
Last recorded135,235 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 JBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear body has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear body has slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 130,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,337 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,879 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,110 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,508 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

rear steel brake very rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

drivers wiper split but still clearing

front pads getting low

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,639 miles

Oil leak

drivers wiper split but still clearing

front pads getting low

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both front joint pins have slight play

foot pedal has slight travel

outer sills covered by body kit

Fail 19 Sep 2009 50,839 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag light on

brake fluied low

o/s/f tyre lump out of outer wall not into canvas

Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,839 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

air bag light on

brake fluied low

o/s/f tyre lump out of outer wall not into canvas

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,566 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,718 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 30,718 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,067 miles

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

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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EO51 JBU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EO51 JBU, 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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What year was EO51 JBU registered?

EO51 JBU is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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