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G21 NTJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,242 mi
Last recorded79,242 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 NTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,242 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 77,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,561 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced due to corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced due to corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced due to corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced due to corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 76,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,410 miles

Corrosion On Sills And Undersills

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 74,387 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Corrosion On Sills And Undersills

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,881 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,745 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

brake master cylinder/servo area looks damp

light corrosion to all road wheels

offside registration plate lens is missing

rear exhaust rubber mountings are worn

Fail 15 Oct 2016 66,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WANLI 205/70R15 T (4.1.E.1)

E.M.L is illuminated

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

brake master cylinder/servo area looks damp

light corrosion to all road wheels

offside registration plate lens is missing

rear exhaust rubber mountings are worn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,943 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

front-to -rear fuel pipes are corroded

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

offside registration plate light lens is missing

Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,943 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo is damp

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened brake load sensing valve (3.6.A.2b)

E.M.L is illuminated

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

bad oil leak

front-to -rear fuel pipes are corroded

front-to-rear brake pipes are corroded

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

offside front brake is starting to bind

offside registration plate light lens is missing

rear brake pipes are corroded (into brake load sensing valve)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,524 miles

EML light illuminated

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,285 miles

E.M.L. is illuminated

Oil leak

all brake pipes are corroded

fuel pipes are corroded

offside registration plate light lens is missing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,444 miles

E.M.L. is illuminated

Oil leak

fuel pipes are corroded

offside registration plate light lens is missing

rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,444 miles

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

E.M.L. is illuminated

Oil leak

fuel pipes are corroded

nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit

offside registration plate light lens is missing

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,583 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,621 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,226 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,725 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,340 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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G21 NTJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 G21 NTJ, 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 G21 NTJ registered?

G21 NTJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is G21 NTJ safe to buy?

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