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GV51 YRG

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YRG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,343 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear arm rubber bushes perishing

exhaust rusting at rear

front hub seals weaping grease

metal brake pipes starting to rust

surface rust under car

Pass 30 Jun 2016 103,807 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

nearside front hub seal weaping grease

offside rear arm bush perishing

surface rust on offside chassis

Fail 29 Jun 2016 103,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak possibly from water pump

gearbox has slight oil leak

nearside front hub seal weaping grease

offside rear arm bush perishing

surface rust on offside chassis

Pass 12 Jul 2015 101,400 miles

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

both front antiroll bar d bushes have very slight movement

both front tyres perishing

front hubs have very slight grease weap

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,885 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside front hub seal weaping

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 6 Jul 2014 98,885 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perished

nearside front hub seal weaping

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 7 Jul 2013 96,240 miles

boot floor rusting

both front tyre walls perishing

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs worn

nearside front hub seal weaping

Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,459 miles

boot floor rusty

both front tyres starting to perish

front brake discs wearing

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,928 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Feb 2008 71,632 miles

Center stop lamp doesn't fully illuminate.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 71,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Center stop lamp doesn't fully illuminate.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,773 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,115 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 YRG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV51 YRG, 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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GV51 YRG is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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