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MU51 OJY

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 OJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,479 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 78,479 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,682 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,845 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,845 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,810 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,708 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,540 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 34,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight/some oil leaking from n/s & o/s front swivel hub oil seals.

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 OJY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MU51 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

MU51 OJY is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is MU51 OJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 OJY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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