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GU02 TXJ

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 TXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 100,128 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 100,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,113 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,529 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,306 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroding

front brake pads look low

nearside registration plate lamp dim

offside front brake binding slightly

power steering pipes to steering box heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 41,306 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroding

front brake pads look low

nearside registration plate lamp dim

offside front brake binding slightly

power steering pipes to steering box heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,301 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 28,301 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 26,910 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 23,540 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,303 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 10,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,063 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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GU02 TXJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GU02 TXJ, 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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GU02 TXJ is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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