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J555 MNY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,987 mi
Last recorded117,987 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 MNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,987 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,983 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to rear load valve x 2 (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged load valve to o/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 30 Nov 2019 114,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2018 113,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil over tyre

Offside Front swivel hub slight play

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,624 miles

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

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil over tyre

e m l light on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 108,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil over tyre

e m l light on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,130 miles

Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking fluid onto road wheel

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,148 miles

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

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

slight leak from o/s front swivel hub

Fail 13 Oct 2015 92,107 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight leak from o/s front swivel hub

Pass 18 Oct 2014 84,959 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight leak from swivel hub seals

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,350 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 68,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,177 miles

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

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

tyres 205/70/15 x4

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 46,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,306 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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J555 MNY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J555 MNY, 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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J555 MNY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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The MOT history for J555 MNY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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