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FJ51 GYS

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,655 mi
Last recorded82,655 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 82,655 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,442 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,090 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes in general getting very corroded and weak

both rear axle susspension arm bushes splitting and perrishing

Fail 31 Oct 2011 69,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

all rear metal brake pipes in general getting very corroded and weak

both rear axle susspension arm bushes splitting and perrishing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,636 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Oct 2010 61,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,611 miles

Oil leak

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

passenger door mirror broken

Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

passenger door mirror broken

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,392 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,874 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

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 GYS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FJ51 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

FJ51 GYS is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is FJ51 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 GYS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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