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GY51 PFN

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,527 mi
Last recorded102,527 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 PFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,527 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 100,996 miles

Front both front brake pads low

both inner sills have surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,765 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Offside Inner door sill panel corroded

Rear floor pan corroded

Rear seats and seat belts not fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,659 miles

All four tyres cracking round sidewall

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,801 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,522 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear silencer outer skin very rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2014 83,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

centre exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,441 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 77,441 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,725 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,422 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,760 miles

centre exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,053 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,798 miles

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

both front pads very low

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2008 40,798 miles

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

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

both front pads very low

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,006 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,326 miles

Rear silencer starting corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2005 23,778 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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GY51 PFN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY51 PFN, 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 GY51 PFN registered?

GY51 PFN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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