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FP51 VGR

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,445 mi
Last recorded37,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,445 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 37,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,207 miles

oil leak at o/s front hub

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,433 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

vehicle in corrosive condition underneath // slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes //

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,938 miles

offside swivel housing has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,190 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,794 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,887 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 15,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 11,538 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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FP51 VGR is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGR, 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 FP51 VGR registered?

FP51 VGR is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is FP51 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 VGR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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