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MX51 XRC

2001 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,309 mi
Last recorded71,309 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Jimny60,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 XRC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 71,309 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2010 71,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2009 56,910 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 56,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 46,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 46,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,899 miles

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

both swivel hubs corroding and n/s leaking

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2006 34,869 miles

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

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

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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MX51 XRC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MX51 XRC, 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 MX51 XRC registered?

MX51 XRC is a 2001 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MX51 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 XRC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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