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MF51 CLZ

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,972 mi
Last recorded81,972 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 CLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,972 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 81,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front wheel nut incorrectly fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable hub (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable hub (2.2.C.1d)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,757 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Hole in boot floor

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 70,757 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Hole in boot floor

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust outter skin corroded

front wheels has a slight bind

power steering belt cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2012 61,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2011 59,118 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,928 miles

exhaust back box.outer skin corroded.nsf tyre sidewall/treads perishing 2.5mm. osf tyre cracking between treads

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside also nearside front tyres have cracks starting on treads and sidewalls

Fail 25 Oct 2008 49,962 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

offside also nearside front tyres have cracks starting on treads and sidewalls

Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,740 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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MF51 CLZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF51 CLZ, 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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MF51 CLZ is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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