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LF51 RVE

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,093 mi
Last recorded84,093 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 RVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 84,093 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,495 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,307 miles

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

front & rear tyres all perished on sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2019 77,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt floor holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt floor holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

front & rear tyres all perished on sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,948 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring cup (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring cup (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheels and tyres have been modified

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 75,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring cup (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring cup (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheels and tyres have been modified

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,452 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 73,433 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mounting bolt loose (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 70,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,959 miles

Offside oil leak

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

brake pipes starting to corrode throughout vehicle

fuel pipes starting to corrode

nearside front hub seal starting to weep

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

plastic sill covers fitted

rear metal fuel pipes slightyly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,440 miles

advise damage on screen

advise oil leaks

advise play in steering mechanism

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,449 miles

Both front tyres badly cracked.

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 33,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres badly cracked.

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,510 miles

backbox deteriorating

no oil on dipstick reg 2.5 litres toped up

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 8,649 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,963 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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LF51 RVE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LF51 RVE, 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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LF51 RVE is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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