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FJ51 GWZ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Pink Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,680 mi
Last recorded60,680 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GWZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 60,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,907 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,904 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Too much smoke emitted. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,423 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,335 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,633 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,706 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 44,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 84,236 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,475 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,773 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 19,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 7,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 7,198 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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FJ51 GWZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Pink with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ51 GWZ, 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 FJ51 GWZ registered?

FJ51 GWZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 GWZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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