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GL51 LLN

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,849 mi
Last recorded126,849 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 LLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 126,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,424 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,027 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 99,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,311 miles

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

Offside Rear seat removed at time of test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and around both rear chassis mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 84,295 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat removed at time of test

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and around both rear chassis mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,679 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 83,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 81,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,108 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 80,108 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded at the rear of vehicle

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in dried mud

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,054 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 61,036 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,738 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 56,738 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 44,532 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front hub lubrcation feed pipes corroded †front hub joints dry & starting to score

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front hub lubrcation feed pipes corroded †front hub joints dry & starting to score

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,265 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut on tread not to cords

offside front and both rear tyres lightly perished on tread and sidewalls

oil leak

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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GL51 LLN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GL51 LLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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GL51 LLN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is GL51 LLN safe to buy?

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