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FV51 JHA

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 JHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,217 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel ball leaking

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

chassis has been repaired by welding

vehicle chassis and body heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,652 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres small cracks on sidewalls

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Various brae pipes and componts coated in sealant

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

underside some corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,021 miles

front hub breather pipes corroded and broken

fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 66,021 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine management light on

front hub breather pipes corroded and broken

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,503 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

transfer box mounting corroded badly

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,372 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,120 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 44,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,985 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 40,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 35,869 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ALTHO THE VECHILE HAS PASSED THE BRAKE PERFOMANCE TEST IT APPEARS THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS IN NEED OF AJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,320 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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FV51 JHA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV51 JHA, 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 FV51 JHA registered?

FV51 JHA is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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