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LJ51 VWB

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,398 mi
Last recorded72,398 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,431 miles

All tyres perishing

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Both belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Front Headlights cloudy

Fuel pipes covered in underseal

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp dim

Fail 15 Sep 2021 68,430 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Catalytic converter broken inside

Central Fuel pipes badly corroded covered in underseal

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Both belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Bumper slight damage

Front Headlamps cloudy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp dim

Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,781 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 62,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,659 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,896 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,040 miles

Oil leak

rear box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,951 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 31,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,701 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 22,925 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,624 miles

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

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)

power steering pipes going rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,867 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 6,484 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 3,175 miles

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

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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LJ51 VWB is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ51 VWB, 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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LJ51 VWB is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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