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LV51 MVJ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 MVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,242 miles

Slight play offside front king pin

Fail 20 Dec 2022 85,242 miles

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

Slight play offside front king pin

Pass 15 Dec 2021 80,794 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 80,693 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroding, not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroding, not within prescribed area

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 76,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,511 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,275 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 65,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,159 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 52,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

fuel pipes are corroded slightly.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 48,082 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,124 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,575 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,514 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 10,371 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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LV51 MVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LV51 MVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV51 MVJ registered?

LV51 MVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is LV51 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 MVJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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