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GN51 PJV

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,104 mi
Last recorded54,104 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 PJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 54,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 54,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013

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

slight uneven front brake readings

Fail 14 Mar 2013

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

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

slight uneven front brake readings

Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine light on dash

n/s/r tyre cracked and damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine light on dash

n/s/r tyre cracked and damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,642 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,708 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all tyres tread good but tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Fail 19 Mar 2009 37,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise tyre tread good but sidewalls perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,386 miles

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

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

advise tyre tread good but sidewalls perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,314 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 31,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 23,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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GN51 PJV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GN51 PJV, 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 GN51 PJV registered?

GN51 PJV is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 PJV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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