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LX51 VGM

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,365 mi
Last recorded60,365 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,371 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,790 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 57,790 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle mounting x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,022 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,498 miles

All Tyres Perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2017 48,498 miles

All Tyres Perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,821 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,492 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 34,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 32,324 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 18 Aug 2012 29,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 26,616 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 23,307 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 11,657 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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LX51 VGM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LX51 VGM, 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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What year was LX51 VGM registered?

LX51 VGM is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 VGM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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