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G18 TYL

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,002 mi
Last recorded107,002 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 TYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,002 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 106,633 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 106,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,097 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 102,097 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded abouve rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust braket broken center

stone chip zone a

Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,994 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded abouve rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust braket broken center

stone chip zone a

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front outer hub seal has a slight leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,770 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Balance Valve > O/S thru clip; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle thru clip; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside centre exhaust mounting broken; Advise Att

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear thru clip; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch area; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 80,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Balance Valve > O/S thru clip; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle thru clip; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside centre exhaust mounting broken; Advise Att

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear thru clip; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch area; Advise closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,200 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 65,237 miles

ECU light on

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,237 miles

ECU light on

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,588 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 49,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,540 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 35,540 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,134 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 25,134 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 16,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,782 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 12,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 9,722 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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G18 TYL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 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 G18 TYL, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G18 TYL is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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