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GX51 OBP

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,823 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,749 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 107,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel leaking oil and contaminating tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,824 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

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

underside of vehicle corroded/dirty

Fail 13 Oct 2016 100,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

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

underside of vehicle corroded/dirty

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,094 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor pan (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor pan (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,479 miles

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

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

Propshaft oil seal weeping

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,363 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,004 miles

EML ligtht on

Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML ligtht on

off side wiper blade slightly split

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,217 miles

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

n/s/front disc poor

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,182 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 28,351 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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GX51 OBP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX51 OBP, 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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What year was GX51 OBP registered?

GX51 OBP is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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