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L300 CHN

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 CHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 116,996 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 116,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 114,636 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 114,631 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,174 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and chassis corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight play

Offside Front swivel joint has play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both upper before flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded on inner side of chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

screen slightly scratched

Fail 14 Mar 2020 106,412 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded on inner side of chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

screen slightly scratched

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,061 miles

General under-body corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2018 100,996 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 100,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under body front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 100,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under body front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

all tyres cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,724 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,917 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 96,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,968 miles

Oil leak

offsie rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 17 Jul 2012 90,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

offsie rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,286 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,734 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 79,883 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,102 miles

front sphere seals leaking slightly

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2008 68,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 59,808 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 48,814 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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L300 CHN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L300 CHN, 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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L300 CHN is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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