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FP51 VGN

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,378 mi
Last recorded93,378 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 93,378 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,901 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

car has free play in all steering joints

Fail 24 Jan 2020 92,901 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

car has free play in all steering joints

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,606 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,002 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 86,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,799 miles

ALL x4 coil springs corroded

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded/peeling

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 16 Aug 2013 74,718 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

ALL x4 coil springs corroded

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

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

engine mangaement light on

exhaust corroded/peeling

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

n/s and o/s plastic side skirt covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sill areas

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,649 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 53,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,417 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2008 36,417 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,369 miles

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,354 miles

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

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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FP51 VGN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 FP51 VGN, 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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FP51 VGN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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