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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Rear bumper bar inner has heavy corrosion
Under vehicle has slight corrosion through-out
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear crash bar covered not allowing full inspection
Vehicle underbody slightly corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear crash bar covered not allowing full inspection
Vehicle underbody slightly corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Note! nearside front panel and inner arch are corroded and all chassis body mounts are slightly corroded.
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at trailing arm mounting! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Note! all chassis body mountings are corroded.
Note! nearside front panel and inner arch are badly corroded.
Note! rear seats were removed at time of test!
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm connection, in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine pulley/belt etc noisy and cam belt cover missing
Faulty bonnet catch
Nearside Lower sills corroded through, and corrosion lower wheel arch
Offside Lower sills corroded
Service brake, rear, low readings.
front exhaust pipe, heat shield loose
servo and master cylinder, service corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected radios arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded lower section (1.1.3 (e))
Engine pulley/belt etc noisy and cam belt cover missing
Exhaust front section heat cover rattles
Front grill insecure, secured for test
Low brake readings rear
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side lower sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
bonnet catch damaged
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded lower section (1.1.3 (e))
Engine pulley/belt etc noisy and cam belt cover missing
Exhaust front section heat cover rattles
Front grill insecure, secured for test
Low brake readings rear
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side lower sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
bonnet catch damaged
rear wheels rough when rotated
Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear wheels rough when rotated
nearside outer sill and arch corroded and holed but outside 12 inches of any mount.
offside outer sill corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded both....front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
f/o/s hub leaking
Nearside Front inner arch corroded and holed
Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front inner arch corroded and holed
Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Both front tractor joint seals leaking.
Could not complete testing of seat belts due to child seat fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both outer sills corroding
nearside front tyre edge worn
slight play, inner steering rack joints
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front shock absorber bushes perished
corrosion by boot lock
corrosion on front and rear wheel arches
excessive corrosion on nearside sill but ou of prescribed area
foil/plastic covering by nearside rear door unable to inspect properly
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre unevenly worn 195/70/15 104/102r
play in steering wheel but no excessive
slight play in both inner rack ends
timing belt cover missing
van carpeted thoughout so unable to inspect properly
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled.
Slight leak from offside front tracta joint seal.
STRONG ADVISORY:BOTH FRONT OUTRIGGERS CORRODED AND HOLED AROUND BUMPER MOUNTINGS
STRONG ADVISORY:NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
both front inner wheel arches corroded and hole outside prescribed area
nearside front tyre bald on inner raised edge no cords exposed at time of test
offside front headlamp lower mounting broken
slight front brake fluctuation
slight play in offside front wheel bearing and steering rack inner joints worn
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
STRONG ADVISORY:BOTH FRONT OUTRIGGERS CORRODED AND HOLED AROUND BUMPER MOUNTINGS
STRONG ADVISORY:NEARSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
both front inner wheel arches corroded and hole outside prescribed area
nearside front tyre bald on inner raised edge no cords exposed at time of test
offside front headlamp lower mounting broken
slight front brake fluctuation
slight play in offside front wheel bearing and steering rack inner joints worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tracta joint seal leaking grease.
both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed not within a prescribed area
corrosion on offside front doorstep/top edge of sill
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside outer sill corroded not in a prescribed area
offside front shock absorber worn and clicking when operated
offside rear metal brake pipe corroded in mounting clip
steering rack mounting rubbers worn
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed not within a prescribed area
corrosion on offside front doorstep/top edge of sill
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front shock absorber worn and clicking when operated
offside rear metal brake pipe corroded in mounting clip
steering rack mounting rubbers worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both sides rear service brake reading slighly on low side
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Neaeside rear tyre valve stem perished
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front steering rack mounting bush perished
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both sides rear service brake reading slighly on low side
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Neaeside rear tyre valve stem perished
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front steering rack mounting bush perished
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front upper suspension balljoint gaitors split
engine oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front upper suspension balljoint gaitors split
engine oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate deteorating
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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N123 TDS is a 1997 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66%.
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 N123 TDS, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N123 TDS is a 1997 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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