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LX51 VHG

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,627 mi
Last recorded186,627 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 VHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 186,627 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 185,951 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 184,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 184,000 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 178,932 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in the axle beam

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 168,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 159,284 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level light has 2 out 5 bulbs not working. (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 159,284 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level light has 2 out 5 bulbs not working. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 147,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 135,331 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 135,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 131,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside and nearside front axle seals leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2013 124,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 116,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 107,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 91,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,938 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 66,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 55,592 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 VHG 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 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 LX51 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

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

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