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MU51 BXC

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,001 mi
Last recorded38,001 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 BXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,001 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 38,001 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

middle exhaust mounting missing but exhaust is still secure

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,727 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 30,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,080 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 29,080 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 28,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 28,132 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,442 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 25,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 17,832 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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MU51 BXC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MU51 BXC, 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 MU51 BXC registered?

MU51 BXC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is MU51 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 BXC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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