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FX51 LGJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,026 mi
Last recorded83,026 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 83,026 miles

brake fluid level in between levels

front tractor joints corroded and dry

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sills corroded

brake servo corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,236 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sills corroded

brake servo corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,862 miles

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

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 74,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

Wiper Blades Split But Clearing Screen

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,051 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,051 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,951 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside tractor joints corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,488 miles

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,547 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,514 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,481 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,396 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 49,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,318 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,307 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 20,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FX51 LGJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX51 LGJ, 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 FX51 LGJ registered?

FX51 LGJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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