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EO51 JFF

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,826 mi
Last recorded109,826 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 JFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 106,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 113,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 79,719 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,256 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 69,977 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped in half (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,351 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 65,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 57,523 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 57,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 54,350 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,350 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 47,350 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 40,972 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,972 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,790 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,405 miles

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

both front spheres corrod & pitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 10,418 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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EO51 JFF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 EO51 JFF, 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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EO51 JFF is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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