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LO51 NLR

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,302 mi
Last recorded111,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NLR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 111,302 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,831 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear seat removed

chip on windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2022 94,711 miles

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

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

Rear seat removed

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust repaired brkt

Fail 24 Sep 2021 87,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust repaired brkt

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,509 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocker absorber bush's perished but no excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 64,820 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 64,820 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 5 Dec 2015 62,906 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 62,622 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,144 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front wipers worn

Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,144 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,994 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,429 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,193 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,992 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,382 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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LO51 NLR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 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 LO51 NLR, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LO51 NLR registered?

LO51 NLR is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is LO51 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 NLR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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