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GV51 LTJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,877 mi
Last recorded82,877 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 82,877 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis mount area under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill near to chassis / body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis mount area under headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near to chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis mount area behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill near to chassis mount in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All 4x4 air pipes either snapped or badly corroded

Both front fog lamps not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust badly corroded and has a few small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mount area behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Strong advise. Both rear shock absorbers very badly corroded

nearside rear / offside rear / offside front tyre valves cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,551 miles

All 4x4 air pipes either corroded or broken

Both front fog lamps not working

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OSF / OSR / NSR tyre valves perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis mounting prescribed area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger corroded near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Mounting bracket corroded away from body (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis mounting prescribed area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All 4x4 air pipes either corroded or broken

Both front fog lamps not working

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OSF / OSR / NSR tyre valves perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,436 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnett (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnett (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

all under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnett (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnett (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded

Offside Front inner wing under bonnet corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

all under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,154 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 74,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,278 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 13 Jul 2016 71,278 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,768 miles

4x4 system vac op pipes heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all 4 roadsprings corroded

high level stop lamp has 2 out of 5 segments inop

o/s swivel housing damp/oil

rear wiper torn

sill trims fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2015 67,768 miles

4x4 system vac op pipes heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 roadsprings corroded

high level stop lamp has 2 out of 5 segments inop

o/s swivel housing damp/oil

rear wiper torn

sill trims fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,286 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

high level brake lamp has 1 segment inoperative

vac pipes on 4 wheel drive system corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 64,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

high level brake lamp has 1 segment inoperative

vac pipes on 4 wheel drive system corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

front swivel housings leaking slightly

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,737 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front swivel housings leaking slightly

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,464 miles

both front swivel hubs seal poor

vehicle generally corrodded underneath

Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front swivel hubs seal poor

vehicle generally corrodded underneath

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,044 miles

both front hubs have slight leak

exhaust in poor condition

offside front lower hub joint has some play

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,340 miles

both front outer hub seals poor

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,352 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front suspension swivals corroded

exhaust in poor condtion and rattles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,352 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust in poor condtion and rattles

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside front suspension swivel corroded

offside front suspension swivel leaking oil and has slight movement

Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,250 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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GV51 LTJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GV51 LTJ, 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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GV51 LTJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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