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FG51 VGL

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,080 mi
Last recorded62,080 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 62,080 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OS and NS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture OS and NS (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS and NS (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Coolant leak Radiator/ also os mount bent ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,824 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,450 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,106 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED INSELANT & GREASE

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 27,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

eml on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,688 miles

engine m an agement light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,042 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 26,035 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,259 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,648 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,004 miles

rear brake pipes at load sensor valve corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2006 2,234 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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FG51 VGL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG51 VGL, 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 FG51 VGL registered?

FG51 VGL is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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