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MF51 JVD

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 JVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,398 miles

Front Discs rusty through vehicle standing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 85,398 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replace bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Discs rusty through vehicle standing

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,358 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted aim (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure Refitted plate (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 66,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,454 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,067 miles

exhaust hangers (2) corroded off

Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,547 miles

2 exhaust mounts corroded away and no longer support exhaust

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,240 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 49,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 40,647 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

could not fully check outer sills due to sill trims

slight corrosion to floor pan and under body sills

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

could not fully check outer sills due to sill trims

slight corrosion to floor pan and under body sills

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,543 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated(figures distorted)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,543 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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)

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated(figures distorted)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,849 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,596 miles

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

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 JVD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVD, 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 MF51 JVD registered?

MF51 JVD is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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