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HF51 HVJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,142 mi
Last recorded71,142 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective catalytic converter mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded also all covered in wax oil ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

differential lock hydraulic pipes rotten and broken

wax oil covering suspension components and under body

Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,827 miles

rear of engine leaking oil

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,640 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,624 miles

front 4 WD vacuum pipes corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 65,624 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front 4 WD vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,806 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,991 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 44,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,884 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,758 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,122 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,459 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both offside tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,535 miles

engine light on

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Aug 2007 206,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 17,444 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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HF51 HVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HF51 HVJ, 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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HF51 HVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is HF51 HVJ safe to buy?

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